Frozen part II: Hackers remotely defrost produce in Euro supermarkets ... again
Hackers have targeted commercial refrigeration and freezer systems across multiple European retailers, including 40 Delhaize stores in Belgium and stores in Ireland, Luxembourg, and Sweden. Attackers remotely switched units into defrost mode overnight, raising temperatures to dangerous levels and forcing stores to discard fresh and frozen inventory. One affected store manager described the impact as 'catastrophic,' highlighting the operational and financial consequences of such attacks on critical retail infrastructure.
Key points
- 40 Delhaize stores in Belgium targeted; attackers raised temperatures to 50°C
- Stores affected across Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Sweden
- Forced complete disposal of fresh and frozen stock in multiple locations
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