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EU Commission To Probe Supermarket Cyberattacks Across Europe. The European Commission will investigate supermarket preparedness for cyberattacks after refrigeration systems were disrupted across at least six EU countries. Dozens of supermarkets reported problems in Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands and Estonia, with some refrigerator temperatures reportedly reaching 50°C. EU Agriculture and Food Commissioner Christophe Hansen said the attacks would be discussed by the Commission's Security College to assess retailers' contingency plans. Hansen described the repeated attacks as "deeply concerning", warning they could cause financial losses, food waste and empty supermarket shelves. The latest incidents follow cyberattacks in France in October, when hackers reportedly manipulated refrigeration systems remotely and caused food to spoil. The Security College, chaired by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, examines strategic threats to the EU's internal and external security. EU officials are also considering the incidents in the context of hybrid threats targeting essential supply chains and potentially undermining public confidence. Hansen said Europe's food security was not at risk but warned the attacks exposed vulnerabilities that required stronger preparedness and resilience.
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