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Supermarket freezer cyber attack reports

Cyber attacks on refrigeration systems at multiple stores have raised concerns about the security of connected devices in the retail sector.

First report 2 Nov 2026Latest 2 Nov 2026, 19:03 UK time

What is going on

Refrigeration systems at 13 SuperValu stores in Ireland were affected by a suspected cyber attack leading to fresh produce being discarded.
Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges, according to reports.
Over 1,000 Internet-exposed GitLab servers remain unpatched against a maximum-severity flaw being actively exploited in remote code execution attacks.
What to watch: Confirmation of whether the attacks on refrigeration systems are linked to the GitLab vulnerability or separate incidents.

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