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

Channelnewsasia • October 14, 2026

PARIS, Oct 13 : 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.

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Cyberattack Disrupts French Supermarket Refrigeration Systems On October 11, 2026, a cyberattack targeted refrigeration controllers at major French supermarket chains, including E. Leclerc, Intermarche, and Cooperative U, causing temperatures to rise and food spoilage. The attack affected hundreds of stores, with reports indicating that hackers manipulated settings on refrigeration systems from both Danfoss and Dixell, a brand owned by Copeland. French authorities confirmed that the attack was unprecedented, with at least 300 Intermarche stores and over 100 Cooperative U outlets impacted. The French cybersecurity agency identified vulnerabilities in the affected systems, including legacy products that lacked security updates. As of October 14, investigations are ongoing, and security advisories have been issued to mitigate risks. The attack raised alarms regarding the security of industrial control systems, which are often exposed to the internet. Experts emphasize the need for improved cybersecurity measures in the refrigeration sector. 7 sources 68

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

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