Who is hacking Europe’s supermarket fridges and freezers, and why?

The Guardian Nov 2, 2026 19:07 1 min read 1 reads

After a second apparent cyber-attack in weeks, we examine possible culprits and their motives

'It's a form of terrorism': fridges across Europe hit by suspected cyber-attacks – video

ExplainerWho is hacking Europe’s supermarket fridges and freezers, and why?

After a second apparent cyber-attack in weeks, we examine possible culprits and their motives

Supermarket fridges and freezers in seven European countries have malfunctioned, their thermostats remotely cranked up in some cases to 50C (122F).

The EU has condemned what it said was “a deliberate attempt to disrupt our food supply chain and undermine consumers’ confidence in it”.