# Pentagon Cyber Command Investigates Freezer Malfunctions

> U.S. military bases face refrigeration outages linked to suspected cyberattacks.
- Title: Pentagon Cyber Command Investigates Freezer Malfunctions
- Summary: U.S. military bases face refrigeration outages linked to suspected cyberattacks. U.S. military commissaries report freezer malfunctions in late August, with…
- Keywords: pentagon, cyber command, military commissaries, freezer malfunctions, cyberattacks, refrigeration systems, defense department, army criminal investigation division, french law enforcement, danfoss controllers, Cyber, Command
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/pentagon-cyber-command-freezer-probe-explained-what-we-know-and-dont-know-12636883
- Published: 2026-10-29T20:41:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pentagon, cyber command, military commissaries, freezer malfunctions, cyberattacks, refrigeration systems, defense department, army criminal investigation division, french law enforcement, danfoss controllers
## U.S. Military Freezer Outages
The Pentagon treats freezer malfunctions at six military commissaries as suspected cyberattacks in late August.
## Affected Military Bases
Fort Irwin, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Fort Huachuca, Naval Station Newport, Columbus Air Force Base, and Travis Air Force Base reported refrigeration issues.
## Freezer Malfunction Details
Freezer controls altered overnight caused food spoilage at Fort Huachuca, with defrost mode heating food and spoiling frozen products.
## Investigation In Progress
Army Criminal Investigation Division is working with Defense Commissary Agency and Defense Criminal Investigative Service to determine the cause of refrigeration outages.
## French Connection
French law enforcement is coordinating with U.S. officials to understand refrigeration outages in Europe following similar incidents in French supermarkets.
## Unconfirmed Outages
Holloman Air Force Base, Little Rock Air Force Base, Robins Air Force Base, and Naval Air Station Lemoore also reported refrigeration issues.
## Equipment Vulnerability
Refrigeration systems with outdated firmware or end-of-life software may be vulnerable to cyberattacks.
## Investigation Focus
Investigators are examining controller logs, temperature histories, configuration changes, and remote-access activity to determine if systems were deliberately manipulated.
## Unclear Perpetrator
Neither Pentagon nor Army has publicly identified a suspect or group responsible for the U.S. incidents.
## French Freezer Attacks
French supermarkets experienced refrigeration disruptions in October affecting 350 to 500 establishments with some reports up to 700 stores.
## Key takeaway

U.S. military commissaries report freezer malfunctions in late August, with Pentagon Cyber Command investigating potential cyberattacks but no confirmed perpetrators.