Digital terror: what we know about bomb threats on European flights and cyberattacks on supermarkets and blood banks

Since October 12, Europe has faced a series of unprecedented cyberattacks targeting supermarkets and bomb threats against flights. The attacks began in France, where hackers manipulated refrigeration systems, causing food spoilage. Similar incidents occurred in Sweden, Ireland, and other countries, affecting various food retailers. Ahold Delhaize also reported a cyberattack impacting its operations in multiple countries. Additionally, blood banks were targeted, with attempts to raise freezer temperatures to destroy plasma. Concurrently, 23 flights received bomb threats, forcing emergency landings. The motives behind these attacks remain unclear, but they are causing significant economic disruption and public concern.