Dozens of shops across several European countries have been affected by a cyber-attack involving their refrigeration systems. The incident has disrupted technology used to manage fridges in supermarkets and other shops.
The available information does not identify the affected retailers, the countries involved or the people responsible. It also does not specify the precise nature of the disruption or whether any goods were damaged.
The attack has prompted wider questions about the vulnerability of connected devices and the potential consequences when systems used in everyday businesses are targeted. Refrigeration equipment is among the many types of technology that can now be connected to digital networks, creating possible avenues for cyber-attacks.
Further details about the incident, including its cause, impact and how the affected shops are responding, have not been provided.
