
Cyberattack Spoils Food at Hundreds of French Supermarkets via Refrigeration Controllers
Attackers remotely triggered defrost cycles at Intermarché, Netto and Coopérative U stores, disrupting cold storage across France overnight Sunday.
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Attackers remotely triggered defrost cycles at Intermarché, Netto and Coopérative U stores, disrupting cold storage across France overnight Sunday.

Hackers targeted outdated Danfoss software to trigger forced defrost cycles, damaging stock at Carrefour, Intermarché, and Coopérative U stores.

Attackers manipulated cooling systems at Intermarché and other chains, heating units to 50°C for six hours and forcing retailers to discard perishable goods.

Attackers remotely altered Danfoss refrigeration controls, spoiling goods at hundreds of French stores while Ahold Delhaize faces separate disruptions.

Attackers remotely triggered automatic defrost cycles in hundreds of French stores, affecting major chains and causing significant food waste and financial losses.

Cybercriminals reportedly altered cooling settings at major French chains, causing units to heat up and forcing the disposal of perishable goods.