Cyber-attack defrosts refrigerators in two French supermarket chains
Summary
Two major French supermarket chains, Intermarché and Cooperative U, were hit by a cyber-attack that remotely caused their refrigerators to defrost, spoiling fresh and frozen food. Paris prosecutors confirmed the attack and opened an investigation, which also involved fires and affected other retailers.Key Facts
- Around 150-200 Intermarché stores and nearly 100 Cooperative U stores were targeted by the cyber-attack.
- The hackers remotely forced the refrigerators to defrost, spoiling food and causing losses.
- Other chains, including France’s largest, E. Leclerc, were reportedly affected.
- The attack led to fires in some locations.
- Prosecutors in Paris have launched an official investigation into the large-scale cyber-attack.
- The companies involved are working to fix the situation and limit food loss.
- Insurance policies may not cover losses caused by this type of cyber-attack.
- The attack happened amid increased concerns about cyber threats in Europe, especially related to tensions with Russia.
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