Cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems hits 700 supermarkets, French gov't says
PARIS — Cyberattacks have disrupted European supermarket chains, causing refrigeration systems to overheat at hundreds of stores in France and forcing a major grocer to shut down websites serving customers in Europe and the United States. French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told Parliament on Tuesday that about 700 of the country’s 10,000 supermarkets were affected. He said there was no risk…
Paris — French Finance Minister Roland Lescure disclosed on Tuesday that around 700 out of France's 10,000 supermarkets were targeted by a cyberattack. The attack caused refrigeration systems in numerous stores to malfunction, resulting in overheating issues. According to the Paris prosecutor's office, their cybercrime unit has launched an investigation into the widespread breach, considering the extent of damage from spoiled food and the potential risk of fires.
Dominique Schelcher, CEO of French grocery chain Cooperative U, revealed that 80 stores out of their 2,000 locations were affected. The majority of these stores managed to prevent disruptions to refrigeration, however, some had to discard food. The attack is described as an unprecedented threat to the French food supply chain, with Schelcher stating, "Targeting equipment essential to the preservation of fresh products is an attack on the French food supply chain. It is unprecedented."
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