Hundreds of French supermarkets were hit by a cyber attack that manipulated the software controlling refrigeration units, causing fridges and freezers to heat up to 50°C overnight. This resulted in spoilage of fresh and frozen foods, with losses potentially running into millions of euros. Over 100 supermarkets of Coopérative U and at least 300 stores from Intermarché and Netto were affected. Intermarché discarded all spoiled food to avoid health risks. Staff reported waves of hot air upon opening freezer units. BFMTV showed a freezer inside an ice cream aisle displaying 26.5°C. Two supermarkets in Alsace reported losses of €270,000 between them. The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation, calling it a "large-scale cyber-attack affecting several major food retail chains across France." European Food Commissioner Christophe Hansen condemned the attack, emphasizing food security and the weaponisation of food. Other major chains including Carrefour, E.Leclerc, and Monoprix were reportedly affected. Coopérative CEO Dominique Schelcher called the attack "unacceptable" and has mobilized staff to restore normal operations.

Hundreds of French supermarkets were hit by a cyber attack that manipulated the software controlling refrigeration units, causing fridges and freezers to heat up to 50°C overnight. This resulted in spoilage of fresh and frozen foods, with losses potentially running into millions of euros. Over 100 supermarkets of Coopérative U and at least 300 stores from Intermarché and Netto were affected. Intermarché discarded all spoiled food to avoid health risks. Staff reported waves of hot air upon opening freezer units. BFMTV showed a freezer inside an ice cream aisle displaying 26.5°C. Two supermarkets in Alsace reported losses of €270,000 between them. The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation, calling it a "large-scale cyber-attack affecting several major food retail chains across France." European Food Commissioner Christophe Hansen condemned the attack, emphasizing food security and the weaponisation of food. Other major chains including Carrefour, E.Leclerc, and Monoprix were reportedly affected. Coopérative CEO Dominique Schelcher called the attack "unacceptable" and has mobilized staff to restore normal operations.