🇩🇰 Danish, 3 November 2026, supply chain attack
Cyberattacks Spread to German and British Supermarkets
Cyberattacks have hit supermarkets in several European countries, including Germany, Romania, and the UK.
The attacks have compromised the cooling systems of several supermarkets in Germany, Romania, and the UK, according to officials and company representatives. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has confirmed that the issue has affected the entire food supply chain. In Romania, six supermarkets were affected, while four were affected in Germany.
The motive behind the attacks is still unknown, and no one has claimed responsibility. EU officials have warned of a deliberate attempt to disrupt food supply chains.
The EU’s agencies are working with national authorities to develop a joint response to the attacks. Several EU countries, including Sweden and the Netherlands, have also been affected, bringing the total to 11 countries.