EU Urges Collective Action as Germany, Romania, and UK Report Supermarket Cyberattacks
Supermarkets in Germany, Romania, and the United Kingdom have reported cyberattacks that manipulated refrigeration systems, raising temperatures and spoiling significant amounts of food. These incidents bring the total number of affected European countries to at least 11, following earlier reports from Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden. The European Union has called for a collective response, with EU spokesperson Thomas Regnier stating that these are 'not isolated incidents' and emphasizing the need for collective resilience. The motive behind the attacks remains unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility. While a Romanian official suggested the attacks appeared 'semi-amateurish' and did not suspect a state actor, the widespread nature of the incidents has prompted investigations, including one by federal prosecutors in Belgium.
