French fridge fright: Why supermarkets have become target for hackers

Over 500 French supermarkets were affected by a major cyberattack targeting internet-connected refrigeration systems, causing tonnes of food to perish. The attackers remotely increased freezer and fridge temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius, leading to significant food spoilage and, in some cases, fires. Major French supermarket chains including E-Leclerc, Intermarche, Carrefour, Monoprix, and Cooperative U were impacted. The affected systems were manufactured by Danish company Danfoss, with the company noting that many were legacy products with outdated firmware. France's cybersecurity agency has advised disconnecting or restricting internet access to these systems and performing software updates. An investigation into the perpetrators and the method of attack is underway.

Hackers launched a "large-scale" and "unprecedented" cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, including major retailers like Intermarche, Cooperative U, E Leclerc, Carrefour, and Monoprix. The attack, which occurred recently, caused refrigerators and freezers to reach temperatures as high as 50 degrees Celsius (122F), leading to spoiled food and fires at several locations. The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed the attack affected connected refrigerators, resulting in significant food losses. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has ordered an investigation by the National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) and is coordinating with European counterparts to assess the risk to other companies. Retailers estimate the losses could amount to tens of millions of euros nationwide in a single day.

French supermarket chains Intermarché and Cooperative U have been targeted by an "unprecedented" cyber-attack that remotely triggered the defrosting of their refrigeration systems. An estimated 150-200 Intermarché stores and nearly 100 Cooperative U outlets were affected, leading to the loss of fresh and frozen products. Paris prosecutors have confirmed the attack, which reportedly also impacted other major chains like E. Leclerc, and have opened an investigation into the large-scale incident, which may have also caused fires. The cyber-attack has raised concerns about food supply chain security and potential financial losses for retailers.

Hundreds of French supermarkets were affected by a cyber attack that compromised the temperature control systems of their refrigeration units. The hack, which occurred overnight, caused fridges and freezers to heat up, with some reaching as high as 50°C. This resulted in the spoilage of fresh and frozen food, with estimated losses potentially running into millions of euros nationwide. Coopérative U reported over 100 of its stores were targeted, while Intermarché and its Netto brand saw at least 300 stores affected. Intermarché confirmed its units heated up for six hours, leading them to discard all affected food due to health risks.

Major French supermarket chains Intermarché and Coopérative U reported being victims of a cyberattack that led to the defrosting of refrigerators in over 200 stores. Intermarché stated that approximately 150-200 of its shops were targeted, while Coopérative U indicated nearly 100 of its outlets were affected. Paris prosecutors confirmed the cyberattack, which reportedly also impacted other large chains, including E. Leclerc, and suggested it may have caused fires. The full extent of the damage and the perpetrators remain under investigation.