A cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems in France has caused food losses and fires after hackers remotely manipulated connected fridges and freezers, pushing temperatures as high as 50°C or 122°F. The attack affected hundreds of supermarket outlets across the country, disrupting equipment designed to keep fresh and frozen food safe. Several major retailers reported damage, while French authorities launched an investigation into the incident.
The unusual attack has also raised questions about the cybersecurity of everyday equipment connected to the internet. Unlike a conventional data breach, which may expose customer information or disrupt online services, this incident directly affected physical equipment inside supermarkets.
