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Hackers remotely defrosted freezers at 400+ French supermarkets, forcing mass food disposal

A cyberattack on October 12, 2026 forced refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets to defrost, spoiling fresh and frozen food. Intermarché and its Netto brand reported at least 300 affected stores, Cooperative U more than 100, and Carrefour 80 of its 6,000 outlets; E. Leclerc blamed a refrigeration-equipment supplier. Cooperative U CEO Dominique Schelcher called the attack 'unprecedented,' and Paris prosecutors confirmed fires broke out. BFM TV said hackers remotely triggered forced defrosting; Danish manufacturer Danfoss, whose control systems were reportedly targeted, said it is investigating. EU food commissioner Christophe Hansen warned that food security is now under threat.

Source: Hackers remotely defrosted freezers at 400+ French supermarkets, forcing mass food disposal — CBS News

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