Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at dozens of Belgian supermarkets

Crime · First reported 2 Nov, 09:12 · Updated 09:13

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A cyberattack affected refrigeration systems at dozens of Belgian supermarkets between Sunday night and Monday morning. Reports cited around 40 affected Delhaize stores, at least 15 Carrefour stores and five Spar stores; food worth €100,000 was reportedly discarded.

The attack affected refrigeration systems at dozens of Belgian supermarkets, with reported impacts at Delhaize, Carrefour and Spar locations.
The reported store counts were around 40 Delhaize locations, at least 15 Carrefour locations and five Spar locations; food worth €100,000 was reportedly thrown away.
Delhaize said it identified an IT incident affecting refrigeration systems and took measures to keep stores operational.

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Key facts

Reported attack period: Between Sunday night and Monday morning.
Delhaize locations affected: About 40 supermarkets.
Other reported store counts: At least 15 Carrefour supermarkets and five Spar stores.
Reported food loss: €100,000 worth of food was thrown away.
Reported refrigerator temperature: Up to 70°C.