# French supermarkets hit by cyberattack on refrigeration systems

https://mins.news/en/item/98036

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-13 13:08 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/13/french-fridge-fright-why-supermarkets-have-become-target-for-hackers?traffic_source=rss

> More than 500 French shops and supermarkets were hit by a cyberattack that remotely raised temperatures in internet-connected fridges and freezers, spoiling large quantities of food. Some equipment caught fire or melted. Authorities are investigating and advised operators of affected models to disconnect or restrict internet access and update software.

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