France supermarket cyberattack: How hackers turned fridges into furnaces at 122 degrees and what it reveals about connected devices

Economic Times - Oct 13, 2026

A cyberattack on French supermarket chains reportedly manipulated connected refrigeration systems, forcing some units to heat up to 50°C. The incident affected hundreds of stores, caused food losses and was linked to reports of fires. French authorities are investigating how hackers accessed the systems and whether other countries were affected.

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