Cyber criminals targeted supermarkets in several European nations, raising refrigerator temperatures to around fifty degrees Celsius. The abnormal heat caused food to spoil, destroying tonnes of products. In Sicily, four stores belonging to the Coop chain suffered damage worth thousands of euros. Authorities reported that roughly one hundred shops in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Estonia were also affected. The attacks were coordinated and appeared to aim at disrupting supply chains. Local officials are investigating the source of the intrusion and advising retailers on protective measures.