Cyberattack on French supermarkets causes fires, millions in losses

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 13, 2026Country: France

Crime & Law

Cyberattack on French supermarkets causes fires, millions in losses

A cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems in France caused fires and forced hundreds of stores to discard food. Hackers remotely raised temperatures to 50°C, leading to fires and significant financial losses estimated in millions. Shelves across France were left empty as a result of the incident.

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