Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Estonia faced disruptions to their freezers and refrigeration systems on Monday, reportedly due to cyberattacks. The issue forced some stores to discard spoiled food. The affected stores included major supermarket chains in the region.
The cyberattacks reportedly caused a loss of power to refrigeration units, leading to temperature fluctuations that compromised food safety. Some stores had to throw away perishable items that could no longer be sold. The exact cause of the outages remains under investigation.
This incident follows a rise in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure in Europe. Officials have warned of increasing threats to supply chains and public services. The affected countries are now reviewing their cybersecurity protocols for retail operations.
