Cyberattacks Hit European Supermarket Chains and Disrupt Refrigeration Systems

Cyberattacks targeted refrigeration systems in hundreds of European supermarkets, disrupting operations in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the US without evidence of stolen customer data. The attacks exploited vulnerabilities in older refrigeration control systems by Danish and US suppliers, prompting government investigations and highlighting systemic cybersecurity gaps in food supply infrastructure.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Foodtech, and 9 sources have reported it between 12 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.