Cyberattack Disrupts French Supermarkets, Causes Refrigeration Failures
A cyberattack has disrupted hundreds of supermarkets across France, causing refrigerators and freezers to overheat up to 122°F (50°C), leading to food spoilage and fires. Major supermarket chains affected include Carrefour, Monoprix, Intermarché, Coopérative U, and E Leclerc. The attack is described as unprecedented by the CEO of Coopérative U, Dominique Schelcher, who emphasized its seriousness in relation to food preservation and supply. The incident has drawn attention from European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen, who warned that
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