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  "id": 13979053,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:19:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/hundreds-of-french-supermarkets-hit-by-cyberattack-on-refrigeration-systems"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems has struck hundreds of French supermarkets, according to Intermarché and Coopérative U. Around 150 to 200 Intermarché stores and nearly 100 Coopérative U outlets were impacted. France's largest supermarket chain, E. Leclerc, may also have been compromised, with hackers reportedly triggering defrost cycles in their refrigeration systems. The affected stores are being forced to discard all their products, fresh and frozen. Intermarché warned that this could lead to complications with insurance policies, as such incidents are typically not covered. The Paris prosecutor's office has confirmed the cyberattack and launched an investigation to determine the extent of the damage and link it to reported losses. Coopérative U's CEO described the attack as unprecedented and emphasized the severity of targeting critical food supply equipment. Other major retailers, such as Carrefour Market and Monoprix, are suspected to have been affected, though they have yet to confirm the reports. The incident highlights growing concerns about the potential devastation cyberattacks could cause to critical infrastructure across Europe.",
  "summary": "Several supermarkets were forced to discard fresh and frozen food, Intermarché said, and have yet to estimate the losses. The Paris prosecutor has opened an investigation.",
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      {
        "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": "Euro Weekly News",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:07:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
    ]
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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."
}