Cyberattacks on stores across Europe. "For me, it's a kind of terrorism"
Cyberattacks have targeted cooling systems in supermarkets across Europe, including Intermarche in Portugal and various chains in Sweden, France, and Italy. Hackers raised temperatures in refrigeration units, risking food safety. Reports indicate that at least seven Intermarche stores in Portugal were affected, but no food safety breaches occurred. The attacks, described as a form of terrorism by some, have led to significant food waste as products thawed. Investigations are ongoing by law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies in Italy and other affected countries.