Cyberattacks Target Supermarket Freezers Across Europe

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Food companies in the UK faced computer attacks. Hackers made supermarket freezers in Europe very hot.

A UK government office is helping these companies. They said the problems in the UK were small for now.

Stores in many European countries also had fridge problems. Some fridges became very hot, and old systems were often the cause.

The attacks used old weaknesses in computer systems. Experts say this shows a bigger threat for all businesses and people.

Some food companies stopped the attacks quickly. Experts found these attacks were like others linked to Russia.

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What happened to food companies in the UK?

Food companies in the UK faced computer attacks.

What did hackers do to supermarket freezers in Europe?

Hackers made supermarket freezers in Europe very hot.

Why do experts think this is a bigger threat?

Experts say the attacks used old weaknesses in computer systems, which shows a bigger threat for all businesses and people.

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