Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at French supermarkets
A cyberattack hit refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, including Intermarché, Leclerc, and Coopérative U, after hackers remotely set fridges and freezers to defrost mode. The attack caused large-scale food spoilage and, according to some reports, led to fires. French authorities and the national cybersecurity agency are responding. The affected refrigeration controllers use older Danfoss software, but Danfoss hasn't confirmed its systems were targeted.
- Refrigeration in 300+ supermarkets shut down
- Attackers triggered remote defrost mode
- Fresh and frozen foods were spoiled
- Older Danfoss controllers reportedly targeted
- Investigation and restoration efforts underway
Sources covering this
How it unfolded
- The Record Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets
- Tom's Hardware 'Unprecedented' Cyberattack cripples supermarket fridges across Europe as hackers activate automatic defrosting — delivery and store prices also impacted by incident
- BleepingComputer Cyberattack shuts down refrigerators at French supermarkets
- CNET Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal
- Gizmodo Hackers Overheat Fridges at Supermarkets Across France, Wasting Food and Starting Fires
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