A coordinated cyberattack has forced supermarket refrigeration systems to malfunction, causing temperatures to spike and triggering fires while ruining stock in what officials describe as a large-scale disruption. The incident highlights growing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure as hackers exploit connected systems to inflict physical damage. Authorities are investigating the extent of the breach, which has left stores scrambling to assess losses and restore operations. The attack underscores rising concerns over cyber threats targeting essential services beyond digital data.


Hackers raise temperatures in supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food in 'large-scale' cyberattack.