# European Supermarkets Hit by Fridge Cyberattack

> Cyberattack causes temperature spikes in European supermarket fridges.
- Title: European Supermarkets Hit by Fridge Cyberattack · Brecorder
- Summary: Cyberattack causes temperature spikes in European supermarket fridges. European supermarkets face temperature spikes after cyberattack on refrigeration…
- Keywords: breaking, cyberattack, european supermarkets, fridge cyber attack, delhaize supermarket chain, cybersecurity incident, belgium, sweden, estonia, ica, coop, sabcobel
- Source: Brecorder — https://brecorder.com/news/40447071/european-supermarkets-hit-by-new-fridge-cyber-attack
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:24:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, cyberattack, european supermarkets, fridge cyber attack, delhaize supermarket chain, cybersecurity incident, belgium, sweden, estonia, ica, coop, sabcobel
## European Supermarkets Hit by Cyberattack
European supermarkets face temperature spikes after cyberattack on refrigeration systems.
## Incident in Belgium and Luxembourg
Ahold Delhaize and Colruyt reported temperature spikes in fridges and freezers across dozens of stores in Belgium and Luxembourg.
## French Attack Last Month
Hackers seized control of cooling units at hundreds of french supermarkets last month, raising temperatures to 50 degrees celsius.
## Swedish Stores Affected
One swedish ica store reported refrigerators set to 50 degrees celsius after cyberattack overnight.
## Estonian Supermarket Impact
An estonian supermarket chain experienced temperature spikes to 50 degrees celsius due to cyberattack.
## Cybersecurity Concerns
Authorities warn of growing risks as operational technology devices become vulnerable to remote cyberattacks.
## Key takeaway

European supermarkets face temperature spikes after cyberattack on refrigeration systems.