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. Initial incidents involved cyberattacks on refrigeration systems in France, leading to food spoilage. Similar attacks occurred in Sweden, Ireland, and other countries, affecting food supply chains. Ahold Delhaize also reported a cyberattack impacting its operations in multiple countries. Additionally, blood banks were targeted, with attempts to compromise plasma storage temperatures. Concurrently, bomb threats have forced emergency landings for numerous flights across Europe, with no injuries reported. The motives behind these attacks remain unclear, but they are causing significant economic disruption and public concern.