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World Service,02 Nov 2026,49 mins
Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
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Dozens of supermarkets across seven European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their refrigerators and freezers. Around 40 Delhaize supermarkets in Belgium and Luxembourg were affected, while a smaller number of shops were hit in Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, Estonia and Finland. We have the latest. We also find out what more is known about the cyber-attack that targeted Binance last week. We hear from correspondents covering the US midterms. Ukraine and Russia say their emergency warning phone apps have been hacked. Our regional specialists explain the impact. Presenter: Rahul Tandon. (Photo: Freezers are emptied, and frozen goods are loaded into shopping carts to be thrown away at ICA Kvantum in Sjobo, Sweden November 2, 2026. Credit: Johan Nilsson/Reuters)
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