Fridges empty in Belgian supermarkets after cyberattack

Belgian supermarkets report fridges empty due to cyberattack.

Nov 2, 2026

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Fridges empty in Belgian supermarkets after cyberattack

Belgian supermarkets report fridges empty due to cyberattack.

In brief

Belgian supermarkets report fridges empty due to cyberattack. Cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems in Belgium, Sweden, Netherlands, Estonia, Luxembourg and Ireland caused food spoilage and store closures. Originally reported by euronews.

Cyberattack on supermarkets

Supermarkets in Belgium, Sweden, the Netherlands, Estonia, Luxembourg and Ireland reported cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems.

Food spoilage and closures

Hundreds of thousands of euros worth of food potentially spoiled as stores closed fridges and freezers.

Belgian stores affected

Belgian stores affected

Dozens of belgian stores including delhaize, carrefour and intermarche reported fridges empty after cyberattack.

The main idea

Cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems in Belgium, Sweden, Netherlands, Estonia, Luxembourg and Ireland caused food spoilage and store closures.

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