From Dw · · 40s
French Supermarkets Hit by Cyberattack
Hackers defrost refrigeration systems across French supermarkets, spoiling food.
In brief
Hackers defrost refrigeration systems across French supermarkets, spoiling food. Hackers defrosted refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling perishable goods. Originally reported by Dw.
Supermarkets Targeted
Hackers targeted refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets overnight, spoiling tons of food.
Food Spoilage
Over 400 stores were hit, forcing supermarkets to throw away fresh and frozen products.
System Defrosting
Hackers heated fridges to 50 degrees Celsius for more than six hours, destroying food stocks.
Supplier Vulnerability
Danfoss, a Danish supplier, reported outdated firmware in refrigeration systems, causing the attack.
International Impact
Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands reported similar security issues, with no direct connection to French attacks.
What matters most
Hackers defrosted refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling perishable goods.
