Russia denies involvement in cyberattacks on refrigerators across Europe
Hackers have launched a cyberattack against refrigeration systems in nearly 100 supermarkets across several European countries. The attacks targeted cooling systems in stores and three blood banks in France. Two groups of Russian-aligned hackers have claimed responsibility for the incidents.
- The attacks allowed hackers to lower refrigerator temperatures in dozens of supermarkets across seven EU countries.
- EU food and agriculture commissioner Christophe Hansen stated the attacks were a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain.
- Freezer temperatures reached as high as 55 degrees Celsius in some stores.
- Three blood banks in France were also targeted by the cyberattack.
- The first wave of attacks affected about 700 French supermarkets, including stores from Intermarché, Carrefour, Coopérative U, and Monoprix.
- A butcher shop in Köniz was affected by a cyberattack targeting refrigeration units.
- Hacker groups Noname057(16) and Z-Pentest claimed responsibility for cyberattacks.
- Hackers linked to Russia, North Korea and China have been mentioned as possible suspects.
- The Bern cantonal police are investigating the incident.
- The BSI believes the attacks are indiscriminate and opportunistic.
- The hackers stated they damaged Danfoss and Dixel Web equipment.
- The German Federal Office for Information Security is aware of incidents in supermarkets and the pharmaceutical industry.
- The Belgian cybersecurity agency’s press office said they do not know who is behind the attack
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