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  "id": 13949351,
  "title": "Supermarket cyberattack: Could Spain be next after French food losses?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/supermarket-cyberattack-could-spain-be-next-after-french-food-losses",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T12:07:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/12/supermarket-cyberattack-could-spain-be-next-after-french-food-losses/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A recent cyberattack on French supermarkets has caused refrigeration systems to malfunction, leading to the disposal of over 150 million euros worth of perishable goods. The incident, which began on October 11, affected at least 150 stores across major brands such as Intermarché, Super U, Leclerc, and Carrefour. The attack disrupted the cold chain, causing temperatures to soar to 50°C, and rendering millions of euros of food unsafe for consumption. While the Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn is currently experiencing IT issues, with disrupted online services and incorrect electronic shelf labels, there is no confirmed link between the two incidents. As modern supermarkets become more reliant on connected technology, the risk of cybersecurity threats grows, raising concerns about the potential for similar disruptions in Spain.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "French supermarket chains say cyberattack shut down refrigerators",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/french-supermarket-chains-say-cyberattack-shut-down-refrigerators",
        "published": "2026-10-12T11:53:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Local France",
        "title": "French supermarket chains say cyberattack forced refrigerator shutdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/french-supermarket-chains-say-cyberattack-forced-refrigerator-shutdown",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:03:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "French supermarket chains say cyberattack forced refrigerator shutdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/french-supermarket-chains-say-cyberattack-forced-refrigerator-shutdown-13953649",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:15:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Lobsters",
        "title": "French supermarket chains say cyberattack forced refrigerator shutdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/french-supermarket-chains-say-cyberattack-forced-refrigerator-shutdown-13953759",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:23:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Politico EU",
        "title": "French supermarkets face food crisis after cyberattack hits refrigerators",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/french-supermarkets-face-food-crisis-after-cyberattack-hits",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:47:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "French supermarket chain Intermarche hit by cyberattack, 150 stores targeted",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/french-supermarket-chain-intermarche-hit-by-cyberattack-150-stores",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:58:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Quartz",
        "title": "Hackers knocked out refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling food",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/hackers-knocked-out-refrigeration-at-hundreds-of-french-supermarkets",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:00:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Hundreds of French supermarkets hit by cyberattack on refrigeration systems",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/hundreds-of-french-supermarkets-hit-by-cyberattack-on-refrigeration",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:19:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}