Cyberattacks on supermarkets: how should Europe respond?

Supermarkets in Sweden were also affected by the cyberattack. Aftonbladet uses the example of prices to explain the strategy behind attacks such as those on refrigeration systems:

“At first glance, price tags in supermarkets might not seem to be a key component of Swedish civil defence. Yet even minor disruptions can have major consequences. In a hybrid war, something as simple as not knowing how much food costs can trigger utter chaos. An attack like this can divert attention from other – more serious – incidents. Exposing the lack of preparedness among Swedish businesses and authorities can be an effective propaganda tactic for a hostile actor. … Defence also involves knowing how much a packet of crisps costs at Coop. No foreign power should be allowed to interfere in this.”