{
  "id": 14481277,
  "title": "700 supermarkets hit, millions lost: France warns refrigeration cyberattacks may persist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/700-supermarkets-hit-millions-lost-france-warns-refrigeration",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T15:01:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/700-supermarkets-hit-millions-lost-france-warns-cyberattacks-on-refrigeration-systems-may-still-be-ongoing/articleshow/134944953.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "France's cybersecurity authority warned that a cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at supermarkets may still be ongoing. Affected stores were forced to discard millions of euros worth of fresh and frozen goods after refrigeration systems overheated. French authorities advised retailers to connect refrigeration systems only through secure virtual private networks or protected networks, and to install firmware updates and change passwords. Around 700 of the 10,000 supermarkets in the country were reportedly impacted. The attack has raised concerns about the security of connected refrigeration equipment and its potential impact on food supply chains.",
  "summary": "A cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at supermarkets in France has led to significant disruptions in food supply chains. The attack, which occurred on Monday, affected approximately 700 supermarkets, causing spoilage and financial losses. Authorities warn that the cyber threats might still be active, urging retailers to enhance their security measures. Investigations are ongoing, but no…",
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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."
}