Supermarkets in Sweden and Belgium report sudden overheating in fridges and freezers, with operators and outlets describing the incidents as possible cyberattacks. Several stores see temperatures rise sharply overnight, including reports of freezers being driven to around 50°C.
The coverage links the events to a broader pattern reported elsewhere in Europe. Multiple outlets say the incident follows a similar case in France, where police previously described hackers taking control of supermarket cooling units and triggering food losses and fire risks. The focus across sources is on refrigeration systems being remotely altered, and the downstream impact on food storage.
There are differences in emphasis and detail. Some outlets highlight specific chains such as Sweden’s ICA and Coop and Belgium’s Delhaize, Carrefour and Spa, while others frame the story as a new wave of attacks similar to France. Reported figures for temperature vary between outlets, ranging from about 50°C to higher values, and only some mention estimated monetary losses.
