French supermarket chains hit by cyberattack causing fridge temperatures to rise
Major French supermarket chains reported a cyberattack on Monday that caused refrigeration temperatures to spike across hundreds of stores.
Temperature spikes spoil inventory
The attack forced refrigerators in hundreds of locations to reach dangerous heat levels overnight. Store directors confirmed that fresh and frozen products were lost due to these extreme temperatures. At one specific location, fridge temperatures climbed to 27C before the incident was resolved.
Stores discard contaminated goods
Supermarket operators stated they had to throw away spoiled food immediately after the temperature surge. The incident has raised broader concerns regarding food security within the French retail sector. Management teams apologized to customers for the total loss of inventory at affected sites.
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The Guardian
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France 24
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