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Cyberattack defrosts refrigerators at French supermarkets

Original: Cyberattack shuts down refrigerators at French supermarkets Attackers remotely defrosted refrigerators at multiple Frenc

Attackers remotely shut down refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets overnight, defrosting freezers across an estimated 250 to 350 stores. The attack reportedly targeted Danfoss refrigeration controllers, raising food safety concerns and highlighting how connected industrial equipment can be exploited remotely. Damage estimates and the identity of those responsible remain unclear as the affected chains assess losses.

Why now: An unusual cyberattack hitting physical store infrastructure rather than data has caught attention over its scale and food waste implications.

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• Cyberattack shuts down refrigerators at French supermarkets Attackers remotely defrosted refrigerators at multiple French supermarket chains overnight in a cyberattack that reportedly targeted Danfoss refrigeration controllers. The attack affected 250 to 350 stores, causing… · gtbarry · 3

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