Cyberattacks disrupt refrigeration systems at European supermarkets
Summary
Cyberattacks hit hundreds of European supermarkets, disrupting refrigeration systems mainly in France and forcing some stores and websites to shut down. Authorities are investigating the attacks, which caused food spoilage but did not threaten overall food supplies.Key Facts
- About 700 supermarkets in France were affected by the cyberattacks.
- Groupement Mousquetaires, a large French grocery group, had 300 stores impacted.
- Cooperative U reported 80 stores affected, with some food thrown away.
- Other chains like Carrefour and Monoprix also experienced problems.
- Danish company Danfoss, which provides refrigeration software, said older systems were targeted.
- Ahold Delhaize, a Dutch supermarket owner, closed some systems and websites but kept stores open.
- There is no evidence that customer or employee data was stolen in the attacks.
- The Paris prosecutor’s office is investigating the cybercrime and any damage caused.
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