EU to probe wave of cyberattacks on food supply chain as Italy holds security talks

Summary

A wave of cyberattacks in Europe, reported as hitting supermarkets and freezers, has led the European Commission to plan a probe into the incidents. Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen warned that Europe's food security is not at risk, but the attacks raise concerns about supply chain resilience. Italy has held security talks in response. No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks in recent days, and the EU has warned of a deliberate attempt to disrupt its food supply chain.

Timeline

1. POLITICO

   2 Nov 2026, 19:20 UTCSource ↗

   POLITICO reports that the European Commission will probe supermarket cyberattacks, and that Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen warned that Europe's food security is not at risk but the wave of attacks raises concerns about supply chain resilience.

2. Hindustan Times

   3 Nov 2026, 12:22 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Italy has held security talks after European freezer cyberattacks, that no one has claimed responsibility for the attacks, and that the EU has warned of a deliberate attempt to disrupt its food supply chain.