A cyberattack on refrigeration systems spoils large quantities of product in French supermarkets

A series of cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems has resulted in the spoilage of significant quantities of fresh and frozen goods at supermarkets across France. Hackers gained unauthorized access to temperature control systems, manipulating settings to levels that rendered the inventory unfit for sale.

While the impact in France centered on product loss, reports indicate that supermarkets in Belgium and the Netherlands also experienced cyber-related operational disruptions. The incidents, which occurred in mid-October, highlight vulnerabilities in the digital infrastructure of European retail supply chains and have led to substantial financial losses.