Hackers target french grocery freezers

Hackers targeted refrigerators and freezers at hundreds of grocery stores in France on Monday, causing their temperatures to rise to as high as 122 degrees Fahrenheit.

France's national cybersecurity agency investigates

The Paris prosecutor’s office described the attack as 'large-scale' and cybersecurity experts warned other countries may be vulnerable.

“large-scale”

Danfoss software vulnerability

France’s National Cybersecurity Agency identified a vulnerability in Danfoss refrigeration software that may have enabled the attack.

Danfoss warns of outdated systems

Danfoss said it was aware of incidents in France related to 'a limited number of refrigeration management systems' running outdated firmware.

“a limited number of refrigeration management systems”

Affected grocery chains report damage

Les Mousquetaires-owned Intermarché reported 150 to 200 stores affected, with temperatures reaching 122 degrees Fahrenheit for six hours.

“150 to 200 stores”

Other retailers confirm attacks

Carrefour reported 80 stores affected, Monoprix reported around 30, and Cooperative U confirmed nearly 100 stores targeted.

“80 stores”

Cooperative U CEO describes incident

Cooperative U CEO Dominique Schelcher described the incident as 'unprecedented' and said most stores prevented disruption to the cold chain.

“unprecedented”

Other countries at risk

Vulnerable Danfoss refrigerators are also present in Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany and Belgium according to a senior analyst.

“Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany and Belgium”