Cyberattack on French supermarket refrigeration systems
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Unknown hackers
France
October 12, 2026
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Hackers compromised refrigeration systems at over 400 French supermarkets. Perishable goods were spoiled after temperatures were raised to 50 degrees Celsius. The attack is linked to a software vulnerability in equipment from Danish supplier Danfoss. French authorities and ANSSI are investigating the incident as a potential hybrid attack.
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