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Supermarket freezers in Belgium and Sweden hit by suspected cyber-attack
Monday, November 2, 2026
Supermarkets in Belgium and Sweden experienced freezer malfunctions that authorities suspect were caused by a cyber-attack. In Sweden, one store reported that freezer temperatures were set to 50 degrees Celsius, damaging perishable goods. The extent of the attack and the number of stores affected were not immediately specified.
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