Seven in Portugal. Brussels concerned about targeted attacks on supermarket refrigeration

The European Union expresses deep concern over cyberattacks affecting supermarkets, with the latest incident in Portugal disrupting refrigeration systems. This attack resulted in food spoilage and follows similar incidents in France. The EU emphasizes the need for enhanced resilience in the food supply chain to counter these threats. Christophe Hansen, the European Commissioner for Agriculture, highlighted the deliberate nature of these attacks and their potential to undermine consumer trust. The EU has various tools to address such incidents, including regulations aimed at improving cybersecurity and crisis management.