A significant cyberattack has targeted the refrigeration infrastructure of hundreds of supermarkets across France. According to reports, unauthorized actors gained access to the digital control systems governing the stores' cooling units. Once inside the network, the attackers manipulated the temperature settings, forcing the units to heat up to 50°C (122°F).

The sudden and extreme temperature shift caused severe operational issues, including the spoilage of perishable goods and the ignition of fires within the refrigeration units. While the exact identity of the perpetrators remains unknown, the scale of the attack suggests a coordinated effort to disrupt the retail supply chain. Authorities are currently investigating the breach to determine how the hackers bypassed security protocols and to identify the origin of the digital intrusion. As of now, there have been no official statements regarding potential ransom demands or the specific group responsible for the disruption. Supermarket chains affected by the incident are working to secure their systems and assess the full extent of the damage to their inventory and hardware.