The attack affected refrigeration systems at as many as 200 Intermarche stores and almost 100 Cooperative U outlets|Le Sharkoiste|CC BY 4.0
A cyberattack struck hundreds of French supermarkets overnight Sunday into Monday, affecting refrigeration systems at as many as 200 Intermarche stores and almost 100 Cooperative U outlets.
The hack caused fires and food spoilage, with some refrigerators reportedly reaching temperatures of 50°C (122°F).
Hackers reportedly gained remote control of supermarket refrigeration systems, triggering forced-defrost cycles at locations across France.
The incident unfolds against a backdrop of mounting concerns that AI could give cybercriminals new capabilities to launch increasingly sophisticated attacks.