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Why are supermarket freezers being hacked across Europe and could AI make it worse?

EuroNews3 November 2026, 06:30 UTC

Who is responsible for the cyber attacks on supermarket freezers in Europe and why will it get worse with AI? Euronews Next spoke to cybersecurity experts for answers.

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