Hundreds of stores, including major French supermarkets, were hit by a cyberattack from 11 to 12, causing network-connected refrigeration and freezing equipment to switch to defrost mode. Food was discarded in large quantities as temperatures rose, and authorities began an investigation.
Hundreds of stores, mainly major supermarkets in France, were hit by a cyberattack, causing network-connected refrigeration and freezing equipment to switch to defrost mode. Rising temperatures forced the disposal of large quantities of food.
Authorities began an investigation in response to the incident.