An unprecedented cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems across hundreds of supermarkets in France has caused temperatures in fridges and freezers to soar as high as 50 degrees Celsius (122F). The malicious digital intrusion resulted in widespread food spoilage and sparked fires at multiple retail locations. Major French retailers, including Intermarche, Cooperative U, E Leclerc, and Carrefour, have officially confirmed the massive operational disruption.

According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, the large-scale incident severely impacted connected refrigeration units at several prominent grocery chains. At least 300 stores operated by Intermarche or its Netto brand were targeted, alongside more than 100 Cooperative U outlets and dozens of locations under Carrefour and Monoprix. Industry executives estimate that the nationwide losses will amount to tens of millions of euros in a single day, as affected stores were forced to discard all fresh and frozen inventory.

The European regime's French authorities reportedly ordered the National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) to launch an immediate investigation into the breach. Officials indicated that the hackers allegedly exploited vulnerabilities in software supplied by Danish firm Danfoss to remotely trigger forced defrosting cycles. Furthermore, French authorities are coordinating with regional counterparts to assess whether other companies across the continent remain at risk following similar unsettling incidents.

Source: www.aljazeera.com