Supermarkets in Belgium and Sweden report suspected freezer-related cyber incidents
Technology · First reported 2 Nov, 09:49 · Updated 10:04
Retailers in Belgium and Sweden reported sudden temperature changes in refrigeration units, prompting concerns about a cyberattack. The reports describe the incidents as suspected and compare them with recent attacks in France.
- Supermarkets in Belgium and Sweden reported sudden changes in refrigerator and freezer temperatures on Monday.
- The incidents raised fears of a cyberattack similar to recent attacks in France.
- A separate report described the incidents as the latest cyber attacks affecting retailers in Sweden and Belgium.
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- Countries affected
- Belgium and Sweden
- Reported equipment issue
- Sudden temperature changes in fridges and freezers
- When reported
- Monday
- Cyberattack status
- Suspected
- Comparison mentioned
- Recent attacks in France
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