EU Warning: Repeated Cyberattacks Target Grocery Stores and Threaten Supply Chains

On Monday, the European Expressions of concern over a new wave of cyberattacks targeting grocery stores in several member states, warning of their impact on supply chains and consumer confidence, following a similar attack weeks earlier that caused widespread disruptions in France. In a statement, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christof Hansen said the recurrence of these cyberattacks “raises serious concern,” describing them as “a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain and undermine consumer confidence in it.” Hansen added that while these attacks, which target the refrigeration systems of grocery stores in several EU countries, do not currently pose a threat to food security, the resulting food waste and damage to businesses represent real consequences. He emphasized the seriousness of targeting food supply chain infrastructure, given the repeated and expanding nature of these incidents across several European countries.