German supermarkets also affected by hack

Supermarkets in Germany, including Edeka, CAP, and REWE, have fallen victim to a cyberattack affecting their cooling systems. Similar incidents occurred in Sweden, Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands, where at least seventeen companies experienced temperature increases in their refrigeration units. The attacks targeted internet-connected control systems, primarily from Danfoss and Copeland, prompting recommendations to disconnect from the internet. Italy's government held urgent discussions with intelligence and cybersecurity experts, emphasizing the need for timely information sharing to combat such threats. EU agencies also convened to strategize responses, with concerns raised about potential sabotage aimed at disrupting the food supply chain.

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