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Fridge Cyberattack Sweeps Europe, Officials Scramble

A cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems spread across Europe on Monday, hitting fridges and freezers from Sweden to Belgium and forcing stores to discard food, the Korea Times reports. The attack, dubbed 'fridge hacking,' raises temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius, disrupting food supply chains, and has hit at least seven countries, with speculation of Russian sabotage or state-linked hackers, according to Kyunghyang Shinmun. Korean outlets report the attack has expanded to U.S. mainland military bases, and officials are investigating the simple hacking method, with 'state terrorism' a possibility. Korean reactions focus on broader cybersecurity risks, as President Lee Jae Myung ordered a review of a cross-government cybersecurity agency, and the FSS chief warned CEOs of major financial firms will be held accountable for hacks, amid a wave of breaches on Korean banks and institutions.

  1. New cyberattack on supermarket fridges sweeps across Europe Korea Times · 2026-11-03
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  4. Korea mulls creation of cross-gov't cybersecurity command Korea Times · 2026-11-03
  5. FSS Chief Warns CEOs of Major Financial Firms Will Be Held Accountable for Hacks KBS World · 2026-11-03

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