Cyberattacks on French Supermarkets Target Refrigeration Systems

• •Over 700 French supermarkets were affected by cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems.
• •Attackers exploited remote management interfaces to manipulate temperature controls.
• •Forescout identified nearly 13,000 exposed refrigeration control systems globally.

In October 2026, cyberattacks impacted refrigeration systems at over 700 supermarkets in France, resulting in significant food losses. Attackers exploited exposed remote management interfaces to manipulate temperature settings, causing equipment to heat to 50°C. The Ministry of State Security in China noted that such attacks can directly damage physical systems, highlighting vulnerabilities in industrial control systems. Forescout's research identified nearly 13,000 internet-exposed refrigeration control systems across 99 countries, with known vulnerabilities in products from Danfoss and Copeland. The attacks are believed to have been carried out by hacktivist groups, with a history of similar incidents since January 2026. Initial access methods and specific vulnerabilities exploited remain unconfirmed.