Copeland, Dixell refrigeration systems also hacked, French cybersecurity agency says

Live.Euronext • October 13, 2026

PARIS, Oct 13 (Reuters) - France's cybersecurity agency said on Tuesday that the refrigeration systems of Copeland and Dixell were also hacked during a cyberattack that targeted supermarket refrigerators and freezers.

A spokesperson for Copeland, which owns Dixell, declined to confirm the information and said the company's top priority is to protect customers' operations.

Hackers raised temperatures of refrigerators in hundreds of supermarkets to as high as 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit), causing fires and spoiling food.

(Reporting by John Irish, Leo Marchandon and Inti Landauro, Editing by Charlotte Van Campenhout)

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Cyberattack Heats French Supermarket Refrigerators to 50°C, Causing Food Loss On October 11-12, 2026, a cyberattack targeted the refrigeration systems of hundreds of French supermarkets, including Intermarché, Coopérative U, and Carrefour. Attackers exploited vulnerabilities in Danfoss controllers, raising temperatures to 50°C (122°F) and triggering extensive food spoilage and some fires. The attack affected over 300 Intermarché and Netto stores, with significant losses estimated in the millions of euros. The Paris Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the incident, while France's National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) is assessing the vulnerabilities exploited. The compromised systems primarily included outdated models that no longer received security updates, highlighting the risks associated with legacy technology. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and investigations are ongoing. 29 sources 71

Copeland, Dixell refrigeration systems also hacked, French cybersecurity agency says

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