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Hackers overheat French supermarket fridges

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Hackers disrupted refrigeration systems at hundreds of supermarkets across France, raising some units to 50C and spoiling food; authorities said fires were also reported.

by Magda Teter

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I have always wondered about the so-called "smart" appliances and refused to connect my appliances to the Internet.
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Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food
Hackers raised the temperature of refrigerators and freezers ​at hundreds of French supermarkets to as high as 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight, causing fires and spoiling food.
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October 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM

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Tiefkühler auf 50 Grad geheizt – Cyber-Großangriff auf Supermärkte löst in Frankreich Brände aus
Tiefkühler auf 50 Grad geheizt – Cyber-Großangriff auf Supermärkte löst in Frankreich Brände aus
Den Hackern gelang es zudem in der Nacht zu Montag Kühl- und Gefrierschränke in den Auftaumodus umzustellen. Der Angriff dürfte sich gegen den dänischen Software-Dienstleister gerichtet haben
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October 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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Major French supermarkets chains have said they were hit by a cyberattack that caused their refrigerators to shoot up in temperature in hundreds of stores, forcing spoiled food to be thrown away and raising concerns about food security. jrnl.ie/7190975
French supermarkets see fridges shut down by 'unprecedented' cyberattack
At least 300 shops of Intermarche or its Netto brand were targeted, along with over 100 Cooperative U outlets, and several E. Leclerc stores.
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October 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM

by Charles West

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Just think of all the wasted cheese....
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Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Business ticker: Cyberattack disrupts cooling systems in French supermarkets

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Business ticker: Cyberattack disrupts cooling systems in French supermarkets
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Die Presse
Cyberattack disrupts cooling systems of French retail chains

During the night from Sunday to Monday, hackers managed to attack the refrigeration systems of several French retail chains. They put the devices into defrost mode. Many products will have to be discarded.

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Helsingin Sanomat
Cybersecurity | Attackers heated refrigeration units in hundreds of French grocery stores

Approximately 250 to 300 grocery stores in France were targeted by the cyberattack.

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Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and food losses reut.rs/4zlcKW6
Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and food losses
Hackers forced the temperature of many French supermarket fridges up to 50 degrees Celsius (122°F) overnight, sparking fires and food losses at several hundred ​stores across the country in a major cyberattack.
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October 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Der Spiegel
Hackers thaw goods in hundreds of French supermarkets

Meat, fish, and pizza: hundreds of supermarkets in France must discard refrigerated goods; the damage runs into the millions. Unknown attackers exploited a flaw in a control unit.

Hackers thaw goods in hundreds of French supermarkets
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The Independent
Hackers target fridges in French supermarkets in ‘unprecedented’ cyberattack to spoil food

Hackers target fridges across Intermarché, E. Leclerc, and Super U stores, reportedly causing millions of euros in food losses

Hackers target fridges in French supermarkets in ‘unprecedented’ cyberattack to spoil food
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Handelsblatt
Groceries: Cyberattack disrupts cooling systems at French supermarket chains

A cyberattack disrupted the operation of refrigerators in several French retail chains. Food must be discarded—the damage could be immense. The public prosecutor's office is investigating.

Groceries: Cyberattack disrupts cooling systems at French supermarket chains
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El Pais
A cyberattack damages the fresh and frozen foods of several supermarkets in France and causes millions in losses

Hackers deployed a rapid-thaw program on the machines, which were set to 50 degrees. There have also been cyber incidents at supermarkets in the Netherlands and Belgium.

A cyberattack damages the fresh and frozen foods of several supermarkets in France and causes millions in losses
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Politico Europe
French supermarkets face food crisis after cyberattack hits refrigerators

France's cyber agency is coordinating with European counterparts in response to the hackers.

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Kathimerini
France: Unprecedented cyberattack on hundreds of supermarkets — hackers unfroze the refrigerators

A major cyberattack hit hundreds of stores, causing food spoilage. An investigation into fire incidents is under way.

France: Unprecedented cyberattack on hundreds of supermarkets — hackers unfroze the refrigerators
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Je zult maar een volwassen hacker zijn en dit soort kleutergeintjes uithalen
October 12, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Aftenposten
French grocery chains hit by data attack – raised refrigerator temperatures

A data attack raised the temperatures in the refrigerators of more than 150 grocery stores, the company says.

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