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11 Countries Hit by Cyberattacks on Supermarkets' Cooling Systems

Cyberattacks on supermarkets' cooling systems have hit 11 countries, including Germany, Romania, and the UK.

The attacks have affected 11 countries, including Germany, Romania, and the UK, with four supermarkets hit in Germany and six in Romania, according to officials and company representatives.

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has confirmed that the problem has affected the entire food supply chain, with two independent meat suppliers reporting that their cooling systems began to malfunction.

The Italian government has held emergency meetings with intelligence chiefs in response to the attacks, which have prompted the EU to warn of a deliberate attempt to disrupt food supply chains.

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