# Who is hacking Europe’s supermarket fridges and freezers, and why?

https://mins.news/en/item/125995

- The Guardian, 2026-11-02 19:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/nov/02/europe-supermarket-fridges-freezers-who-hacking-why

> Supermarket fridges and freezers malfunctioned in seven European countries, with some thermostats remotely raised to 50C. The EU called it a deliberate effort to disrupt food supplies and undermine consumer confidence. No group has claimed responsibility; experts say a state-linked operation or a lone hacker are plausible, while outdated appliance software may leave systems exposed.

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