LONDON, Nov 2 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Several supermarkets across Sweden have reported that their refrigeration and freezer systems were hacked, spoiling food supplies and forcing some stores to close temporarily, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing public broadcaster SVT.
Swedish Supermarkets Lose Food Supplies After Reported Cyberattack On Refrigeration Systems
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Swedish supermarkets faced food spoilage after a cyberattack on refrigeration systems, forcing store closures.
- Several ICA stores in Sweden reported hacked refrigeration systems causing food spoilage.
- Stores in Skåne, Oland, and Stockholm were affected by the incident.
- Supermarkets are working to salvage damaged goods and investigate the disruption.
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