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Featured · Europe

Hackers heat French supermarket fridges

Hundreds of supermarkets across France have been affected by a cyberattack targeting connected refrigeration systems. Retailers have been forced to discard food, while French authorities investigate vulnerabilities involving refrigeration-management equipment.

13 October 2026 · 5 min read
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