# Freezers in Sweden and Belgium overheat after suspected cyberattacks

https://mins.news/en/item/125441

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-02 12:08 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2/freezers-in-sweden-belgium-overheat-following-possible-cyberattacks?traffic_source=rss

> Overnight temperature spikes affected grocery-store cooling systems in Sweden, Belgium, Estonia, Ireland and Luxembourg. Retailers and authorities cited suspected cyberattacks, following a similar incident in France that spoiled food and caused fires. No one has claimed responsibility.

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