French supermarkets hit by unprecedented cyberattack forcing refrigerator shutdowns
layer8 · hn · 2026-10-13
AFP reports that French supermarkets suffered an unprecedented cyberattack that forced store refrigerator systems to shut down, directly affecting cold-chain food storage. The attack targeted physical operations rather than data, highlighting the fragility of retail and critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
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