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EU says fridge attacks 'deliberate attempt to disrupt' bloc's food supply

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Briefings

The European Union denounced a suspected cyberattack targeting grocery stores across at least eight countries, including Sweden, Portugal, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. This incident occurred three weeks after a similar attack disrupted French grocery stores, forcing retailers to discard spoiled produce due to overheated refrigeration systems. The EU labeled the event a deliberate attempt to disrupt the bloc's food supply chain.

Key points

• At least eight EU member states, including Sweden, Portugal, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, were affected by a suspected cyberattack on freezer systems.
• The attack caused refrigerator temperatures to soar overnight, forcing retailers to discard produce that was spoiled or at risk of spoiling.

Context

This incident follows a previous cyberattack in France that disrupted grocery stores, highlighting a pattern of targeted food supply disruptions within the EU food chain.

Limitations

Evidence covers only eight countries affected by the attack, with no data on the total number of stores impacted or the specific date of the French attack prior to this incident.

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