Supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks across nine European countries

Supermarkets in several European countries have reported disruptions to their refrigeration systems following cyber-attacks. The reported problems span a wide geographic range, from Estonia and Sweden in the north to Portugal and Italy in the south. As a result, many retailers have been forced to throw away food that could no longer be kept safely cold. The article does not provide full details on attribution or the precise technical methods used in the attacks. European authorities are on alert as the incidents continue to be assessed.