French Supermarket Refrigerator Cyberattacks

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1. 12 Oct

   Hackers raised the temperature of refrigerators and freezers at hundreds of French supermarkets to as high as 50 C overnight, causing fires and spoiling food.

   8 outlets · CBC
2. 13 Oct

   In some cases, the raised temperatures sparked fires or melted equipment.

   2 outlets · Al Jazeera
3. 17 Oct

   Shop staff arriving early to restock shelves reported catching a blast of hot air, like opening an oven, when they went to fill freezers.

   2 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 12 articles

• 18 Oct Hackers could already be inside American utilities, cyber experts warn of 'Trojan Horse' threatCybersecurity expert John Walsh warns that American businesses and critical infrastructure could face similar threats as those experienced by French supermarkets last week, where hackers caused millions of dollars in damage by tampering with refrigeration systems. Walsh suggests that outdated and unsecured technology in U.S. utilities and other essential services makes them vulnerable to such attacks, emphasizing…Fox News
• 17 Oct Not cool: who hacked France’s supermarket fridges?Hackers recently conducted a cyber-attack in France, remotely increasing temperatures in thousands of supermarket refrigeration units across up to 700 stores from various chains like Intermarché and Carrefour. The digital thermostats were pushed to dangerous levels, causing food spoilage and some fires before shop staff could reset them; one freezer reportedly reached 80C (176F). The attack is seen as a serious…The Guardian
• 14 Oct Investigation Underway Into France Supermarket Cyberattack
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• 14 Oct A fridge hack spoiled food in hundreds of French supermarkets. Cybersecurity experts say it's a wake-up callHackers exploited outdated firmware in refrigeration control systems made by Danfoss, Copeland, and Dixell, causing temperatures in hundreds of French supermarkets to rise as high as 50°C, spoiling food and posing fire risks. This incident highlights the vulnerability of internet-connected devices and underscores the need for regular software updates and robust cybersecurity measures.CBC
• 13 Oct French fridge fright: Why supermarkets have become target for hackersFrench supermarkets experienced a series of cyberattacks that targeted internet-connected refrigeration systems made by Danish manufacturer Danfoss. The attacks caused temperatures to rise as high as 50 degrees Celsius, leading to significant food spoilage and some fires in more than 500 shops across the country. Affected retailers include E-Leclerc, Intermarché, Carrefour, Monoprix, and Cooperative U, with losses…Al Jazeera
• 13 Oct How third-party systems leave supermarkets vulnerable to cyber attacksFrench authorities are investigating a large-scale cyber attack on supermarkets where hackers increased temperatures in fridges and freezers, leading to millions of euros worth of food spoilage. The incident involved about 150 stores owned by Les Mousquetaires, who operate Intermarche. Researchers suggest that attackers accessed systems through vulnerabilities in third-party software or outdated firmware rather than…ABC News (AU)
• 13 Oct Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling foodHackers raised temperatures in refrigerators and freezers at hundreds of French supermarkets overnight on October 12, 2026, reaching up to 50 degrees Celsius. This caused fires and food spoilage, affecting major retailers like Carrefour and Monoprix, with estimates suggesting losses could amount to tens of millions of euros. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has ordered an investigation by France’s National…The Hindu
• 13 Oct Cyberattack on French supermarkets causes fires, millions in lossesHackers attacked French supermarkets by raising the temperature in refrigeration systems to 50 degrees Celsius, causing fires and leading to significant food waste. This cyberattack left numerous shelves empty across the country as hundreds of stores were forced to throw away products. The extent of financial losses is not specified but indicates millions in damages.Al Jazeera
• 12 Oct Cyberattack defrosts French supermarket freezers, spoiling food at 100s of storesHackers launched a cyberattack on French supermarkets, remotely raising freezer temperatures to up to 50°C at hundreds of stores overnight, causing fires and food spoilage. Carrefour reported 80 affected stores, while Monoprix noted that five percent of its roughly 490 stores were impacted. The Paris prosecutor's office is investigating the attack, which also potentially affected retailers in Spain, Portugal…CBC
• 12 Oct Hackers target refrigerators at French supermarkets, overheating them and causing firesHackers have remotely increased the temperatures of refrigerators in French supermarkets, causing them to exceed 120 degrees and leading to food spoilage and fires. The attack affected hundreds of stores nationwide, with Coopérative U CEO Dominique Schelcher characterizing it as a threat to French food security. An investigation is underway by ANSSI, the national cybersecurity agency, and the Paris prosecutor’s…Washington Examiner

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