Cyberattacks target cooling systems at Danish companies

Cyberattacks have targeted cooling and freezing systems at five Danish companies on Monday. Danish authorities quickly removed the hackers and prevented major disruptions. The Agency for Public Security confirmed the attacks on Monday evening.

The Confederation of Danish Industry initially reported three affected businesses. These included a food manufacturer, a catering firm, and a biotech company. Authorities later found two more targeted companies.

Danish industry experts warned businesses relying on cooling equipment to stay alert. Similar attacks also hit grocery stores across several European countries. Some stores in Sweden and Belgium saw cooling temperatures altered dramatically.

Danish authorities are checking if local supermarkets suffered similar attacks. Major Danish supermarket chains Coop and Salling Group reported no cyber incidents.