# ‘Unprecedented’ cyberattack hits French supermarkets, causing food losses

https://mins.news/en/item/97316

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-13 02:37 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/13/unprecedented-cyberattack-hits-french-supermarkets-causing-food-losses?traffic_source=rss

> A cyberattack raised temperatures in refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling food and causing fires at several stores. Retailers confirmed the attack, and France’s cybersecurity agency was ordered to investigate. Authorities said other European countries could also be affected.

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