Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:06pm on 14 Oct 2026,Wednesday International
A major cyberattack has targeted supermarket refrigeration systems across France, forcing temperatures in fridges and freezers to rise to 50°C. The attack affected hundreds of stores, including outlets operated by Intermarché, Carrefour and Monoprix. Spoiled food, fires and significant financial losses were reported. Investigators suspect hackers exploited weaknesses in outdated refrigeration software. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has asked the national cybersecurity agency to investigate. The Paris prosecutor’s office has also opened a probe. Officials have warned that the incident exposes serious security gaps in systems essential to food storage and supply chains. (PC: X)
