AI In-brief 10 Sept 20:27

Traditional Shopping: a thing of the past?

Southeast Asia's retail landscape is rapidly shifting from traditional wet markets and street peddlers towards modern malls and e-commerce, driven by convenience and evolving consumer habits.
While traditional wet markets face decline, many have transformed into vibrant tourist attractions, preserving cultural authenticity and offering unique local experiences.
The prevalence of traditional street peddlers has significantly diminished due to the rise of online retail, altering community interactions and access to unique goods.
Despite these profound changes, traditional shopping methods demonstrate resilience, adapting to new roles and suggesting they will evolve rather than completely disappear.

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Supermarket freezers in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks

Supermarkets across Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, and Estonia reported widespread freezer and fridge malfunctions due to apparent cyberattacks.
The attacks caused refrigeration systems to overheat, with temperatures soaring to 50 degrees Celsius (122 F), forcing stores to discard spoiled food and limit fresh/frozen product availability.
Major chains like ICA Group, Coop, Delhaize, Carrefour, and SuperValu confirmed impacts, with some incidents quickly resolved, while others experienced temporary disruptions.
These incidents follow a similar pattern to a cyberattack last month in France that targeted older refrigeration systems in hundreds of stores, suggesting a coordinated effort.

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