Dutch cooling system temperatures also adjusted remotely
Refrigeration systems at small Dutch businesses and larger supermarket chains across Europe have been targeted by cyberattacks that remotely altered their temperature settings. Major retailers like Ahold Delhaize and various independent shops were affected, forcing quick interventions to prevent damage to stored goods.
Refrigeration systems in the Netherlands, primarily used by butcher shops and small local businesses, have been targeted in a series of remote cyberattacks. In one notable instance, a cold storage facility for frozen goods saw its temperatures altered from the necessary -20 degrees to -10 degrees, forcing technicians to intervene quickly to prevent product spoilage.
Beyond the Netherlands, similar incidents have affected major supermarket chains across Belgium, Luxembourg, and Sweden, including Ahold Delhaize, Spar, and Carrefour. Equipment supplier Danfoss confirmed that the unauthorized access allowed attackers to manipulate temperature settings, leading to significant increases in various cooling units. Belgian cooling company Sabcobel corroborated that a cyberattack was responsible for the widespread disruptions, which have forced staff at affected stores to manage the consequences of the sudden temperature shifts.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
