Hackers heat French supermarket fridges to 50C in 'large-scale' cyber attack
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Hundreds of French supermarkets were targeted in an overnight cyber attack that manipulated refrigeration systems. Hackers remotely increased temperatures in the stores' fridges up to 50 degrees Celsius, resulting in localized fires.
The incident caused widespread spoilage of fresh and frozen food inventory. Losses from the compromised merchandise are estimated to be worth millions of euros.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Sky News World (GB)Focuses on the destructive mechanism of the attack, highlighting temperature spikes and fires.
BBC World (GB)Focuses on the economic fallout, emphasizing millions of euros in spoiled food.
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