02.11.2026 13:51
ICA, one of Sweden's largest supermarket chains, was subjected to a cyberattack during the night. It was stated that the attackers remotely raised the temperature of refrigerators and freezers in some stores to 50 degrees. After the incident, in which many food products may have spoiled, some supermarkets were temporarily closed, while the company announced that work is ongoing to restore the systems to normal.
Some stores of ICA, one of Sweden's leading supermarket chains, were targeted by a cyberattack carried out during the night.
According to information reported, attackers remotely intervened in the stores' cooling systems and raised the temperature settings of refrigerators and freezers to 50 degrees.
It is assessed that the attack may have caused many food products that need to be kept in cold conditions to spoil.
MORE THAN ONE SUPERMARKET AFFECTED
It was reported that the businesses affected by the cyberattack include ICA Kvantum stores in the cities of Sjöbo and Tomelilla.
While it was stated that more than one store experienced problems in its cooling systems, no definitive information has yet been shared regarding the amount of products affected by the attack and the financial damage incurred.
SUPERMARKETS TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Following the cyberattack, ICA announced that some stores would remain closed in the morning hours.
The company announced that the affected supermarkets are expected to reopen at 09:00 Swedish time.
Apologizing to its customers, ICA management reported that work is ongoing to return the systems to normal.
CONCERN OVER INCREASE IN CYBERATTACKS
It was noteworthy that the incident in Sweden occurred after cyberattacks targeting businesses in various countries in recent weeks.
While it was stated that similar attacks were also reported in France and the US, no statement has yet been made regarding the person or groups behind the attack on ICA.
How the attack was carried out and by what method the systems were accessed also remain unclear.