Hacked fridar och julklappar

Hackers knocked out refrigeration and freezing systems in several Ica and Coop stores on 2 November, and now an internet expert warns about the risks of connected gadgets even in ordinary homes. In Skövde, participants in daily activities are receiving a Christmas gift for Christmas for the first time, and in Göteborg, four profiles have become artworks in chocolate.

Hackers target freezers in stores – so you can protect your smart home

Several Swedish grocery stores were hit on Monday by a hacker attack that caused freezer temperatures to suddenly change. The incident raises questions about the security of connected devices – even in ordinary homes. Internet expert Måns Jonasson warns about the risks and offers advice on how to protect yourself.

On 2 November, a number of Ica and Coop stores were affected by a suspected cyberattack. The attackers succeeded in manipulating connected refrigeration and freezing systems, leading to sharply rising temperatures and large amounts of food being destroyed. Stores in other European countries were also affected. The newspaper has also looked at how people in Lidköping view smart devices in their homes. Nya Lidköpings-Tidningen and Nya Lidköpings-Tidningen

Healthcare worker filmed patient – NU healthcare reports incident

A temporary employee at Norra Älvsborgs Länssjukhus in Trollhättan, who worked with people receiving care for mental illness, filmed and published videos of a patient on social media in connection with their work. The incident was brought to management’s attention by other hospital staff. At the end of September, the incident was reported to Integritetsmyndigheten, IMY, as a personal data incident. The temporary worker will not be hired for any more shifts within NU healthcare.

There is a photography ban within NU healthcare’s operations. The employee had also published a video with neo-Nazi references while wearing the hospital’s work clothes and a necklace featuring a rune associated with Nazism. According to the hospital director, the material may result in a police report. SVT Nyheter Väst

Christmas gift for participants in daily activities in Skövde

All users who participate in daily activities will receive a Christmas gift – for the first time. Just like the municipality's other employees. – This is great. We are happy that we can meet this expectation, says Lene Lorentzen (S).

During the election campaign, a debate was held at Kulturfabriken in easier Swedish, with participants from daily activities taking part. Skaraborgs Allehanda

Fribergs Fritidscenter named Skövde’s Growth Company of the Year

Strong growth and satisfied customers have earned Fribergs Fritidscenter a distinction. The company has been named Growth Company of the Year in Skövde Municipality. There were cake and congratulations when Almi visited Fribergs Fritidscenter to recognise the company’s growth with the award – something that came as a surprise to the owner. Skaraborgs Allehanda

HC Lidköping beat league leaders Vänersborg

Beating the league leaders Vänersborg is not easy, but HC Lidköping won 5–3. – We showed character with our hard work tonight, says the two-goal scorer.

28 goals conceded in the latest four matches is of course far too many and unsustainable. Nya Lidköpings-Tidningen

Four Gothenburg profiles have become chocolate art

Håkan Hellström, Claes Malmberg, Lotta Engberg and Tomas von Brömssen have all been portrayed in chocolate. Chocolate artist Jimmy Wollberg presented his artworks at a restaurant in Gothenburg on Wednesday. – I was shocked, says Claes Malmberg after seeing the artwork.

The work on the sculptures has been ongoing for two months, and Jimmy Wollberg has used between 100 and 150 kilos of chocolate. The sculpture will remain hanging at the restaurant for a month or so and will then presumably be melted down so that it can become new chocolate art. SVT Nyheter Väst

In brief

• The John Ericsson statue in central Gothenburg is hosting until 20.00 every day until Friday – it is Göteborgs Stad that is behind the initiative, in order for more people to choose studded-free winter tyres. SVT Nyheter Väst
• Members of Democrats Abroad gathered at a café in central Gothenburg to celebrate the result of the midterm elections, and according to Västsvenska handelskammaren, the USA is the largest export market for the Gothenburg region, accounting for around 14 percent of the region's exports. SVT Nyheter Väst
• After BT's investigation of childbirth at Södra Älvsborgs sjukhus, midwives are being praised by mothers, after the newspaper reported that a dozen midwives had resigned, partly due to untenable working conditions during the summer and a lack of trust in management. Borås Tidning
• The Culture and Leisure Committee has distributed next year's grants to associations in Tibro, and the money will go towards, among other things, a new stretch of road and a robotic lawnmower. Skaraborgs Allehanda
• Skövde HC, which defeated the league leaders over the weekend, faced Göteborgs IK away from home at 19.15. Skaraborgs Allehanda
• Two people in their 20s were taken to hospital after crashing into a car at Vasaplatsen in Gothenburg, where they were travelling together on an electric bicycle, and a report of reckless driving in traffic has been filed. SVT Nyheter Väst
• The property at Hallabygatan 12 in Falköping has new owners – a row house for 3 000 000 kronor. Skaraborgs Allehanda
• The property at Friggesby Bengtstorp 1 in Tibro has new owners. Skaraborgs Allehanda