Riddle surrounding hacked cooling systems in supermarkets: 'Who gains anything here?'

Supermarkets in Belgium, Luxembourg, and Sweden experienced significant temperature rises in refrigeration systems due to cyberattacks, with some reaching 70 degrees Celsius. In the Netherlands, at least seventeen systems were hacked, affecting various retailers. Experts are puzzled by the attackers' motives, noting the absence of ransom demands, which is unusual. The attacks have led to food wastage and empty shelves in stores, with Ahold Delhaize estimating damages of at least €100,000. Previous advice to disconnect systems from the internet was not followed, as many systems lacked proper security measures. Experts emphasize the need for improved cybersecurity in older systems and recommend using secure connections like VPNs.