EU Warns of Repeated Cyberattacks Targeting Grocery Stores and Threatening Supply Chains

Brussels, Nov 2 (KUNA) -- The European Union expressed deep concern today on Monday over a new wave of cyberattacks targeting grocery stores in several member states, warning of their repercussions on supply chains and consumer confidence, following a similar attack weeks earlier that caused widespread disruptions in France. In a statement, EU 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 trust.” 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. (End) A.R.N. / M.A.H.A.