Grocery chains in Belgium, Estonia, Ireland, Luxembourg and Sweden reported freezer malfunctions, with temperatures in some stores rising above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or as high as 50C. The incidents came about three weeks after a similar freezer-defrosting incident in France; spoiled food was thrown away at some chains.
WHO:
Grocery chains in Belgium, Estonia, Ireland, Luxembourg and Sweden
WHAT:
Freezer malfunctions in supermarkets across several European countries caused temperatures to rise sharply.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 2, 2026 at 8:51 PM ET
WHERE:
Europe
WHY:
No motive for the reported cyberattacks was given.
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