French Supermarket Refrigeration Cyberattacks Spoil Food and Expose Wider Security Gaps

Attackers seize supermarket refrigeration controls during the night

Refrigeration attack leaves shelves empty and food destroyed

Stores discard refrigerated and frozen food after attacks

Reports describe remotely forced defrosting behind temperature rises

Further attacks target businesses using Dixell refrigeration equipment

Investigators seek attackers as potential losses reach millions

Rema 1000 checks freezers after French refrigeration attacks

Experts warn internet accessible refrigeration remains poorly protected

Reports put French food shops affected at about 700

Dutch retailer Ahold Delhaize reports a cyber incident

Experts warn thousands of exposed devices remain online