Cyberattack hits hundreds of French supermarkets, heating fridges to 122°F and sparking fires

What happened: Hackers targeted hundreds of French supermarkets in a large-scale cyberattack, causing refrigerators to overheat, spoiling food, and sparking fires. Key numbers: Refrigerators reached 122°F. Why it matters: The attack disrupted store operations across hundreds of locations, with overheating equipment damaging food stock and starting fires. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

Hackers targeted hundreds of French supermarkets in a large-scale cyberattack, causing refrigerators to overheat, spoiling food, and sparking fires.

The attack disrupted store operations across hundreds of locations, with overheating equipment damaging food stock and starting fires.