Another wave of cyber attacks has hit European supermarkets, causing significant damage to their refrigeration installations. The data shows that not only countries already mentioned, but also two historic European supermarket chains, Italy and Germany, have had problems with their refrigeration systems. In Italy, a large supermarket chain had to stop selling due to the hackers' damage.

In Germany, a large supermarket chain had to resort to private security services to resolve the problem. Most European supermarkets have reacted quickly to the initial information about possible cyber attacks. Many companies have decided to ask their customers to avoid purchasing products from supermarkets that could have been damaged.

Some companies have included payment conditions that guarantee that customers are secure with their purchases. However, it is not just customer security that is being questioned. The companies themselves have suffered material and financial damages.

A German supermarket chain had to invest in new security systems to protect its own supermarkets, while other companies had to pay to repair the damage caused by the hackers. The most notable case was one Italian supermarket where the hackers increased the temperature of the fridges to 50 degrees Celsius. This event caused significant damage to some food production, requiring the removal of these products from the market.

The incident also had economic consequences. Supermarkets had to pay for lost sales due to the delay in selling and for the necessary investment to resolve the problem. Moreover, many customers opted to buy products from other supermarkets or local markets, causing a reduction in their activity in the local territory.

The situation has led to a significant reaction from European authorities. Authorities have established a working group to closely monitor the security problems in supermarkets and find efficient solutions to prevent further cyber attacks. Some countries have decided to adopt stricter laws to punish anyone who commits cyber attacks against supermarkets.

However, despite all measures taken, European businesses are still vulnerable to digital threats. Companies must continue to be prepared to face potential cyber attacks and maintain a high level of security to protect their customers and refrigeration systems.