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French supermarkets face food crisis after cyberattack hits refrigerators

Politico.Eu • October 12, 2026

Dominique Schelcher, the CEO of Cooperative U, confirmed on X that a cyberattack hit “the cold production facilities of several stores in our network” since Sunday night.

EU agriculture and food commissioner Christophe Hansen condemned the attack, also mentioning Leclerc, France’s largest supermarket chain, which has not yet publicly confirmed that it is affected.

French news reports state that the attack hit refrigerators manufactured by Danish company Danfoss. Prime Minister Lecornu’s office said ANSSI has found a flaw in software provided by “a Danish company” and has contacted it. The agency is coordinating with European counterparts as other countries may be affected, the office said.

Danfoss did not immediately respond to a request for .

EU cybersecurity agency ENISA did not immediately respond to a request for .

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Cyberattack Heats French Supermarket Refrigerators, Causing Large Food Spoilage A significant cyberattack targeted refrigeration systems in French supermarkets, causing temperatures to rise to 50°C (122°F) and resulting in extensive food spoilage. Major chains affected include Intermarché, Coopérative U, and E. Leclerc, with estimates of over 150 Intermarché stores and nearly 100 Coopérative U outlets impacted. The attack exploited vulnerabilities in outdated software from Danish manufacturer Danfoss, which manages these refrigeration systems. French authorities have opened an investigation into the incident, which has also sparked fires in some locations. The total financial losses from spoiled food are expected to reach millions of euros. The attack began overnight on October 11, 2026, with reports confirming the incident on October 12. The European Union's Commissioner for Agriculture condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for heightened food security measures. 33 sources 69

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