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Hackers trigger mass defrosting of supermarket fridges across Europe
Original: Hackers activate automatic defrosting in supermarket fridges across Europe
Hackers have carried out an unusual cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe, remotely activating automatic defrost cycles. The incident has disrupted food storage, delivery logistics and store pricing, with reports calling it an unprecedented attack on retail infrastructure. No group has been confirmed responsible, and the full extent of food losses and affected chains is still being assessed.
Why now: The attack is an unprecedented and bizarre breach of critical retail infrastructure, affecting everyday shopping across multiple countries.
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