Cyberattack on refrigeration systems hits about 700 supermarkets in France, the finance minister says
Summary
Cyberattacks have disrupted European supermarket chains, causing refrigeration systems to overheat at hundreds of stores in France, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on October 13. French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told Parliament that about 700 of the country's 10,000 supermarkets were affected, saying there was no risk to France's food supplies but acknowledging that the attack 'touches the heart of our food security', according to the LA Times and PBS NewsHour. The Paris prosecutor's office said its cybercrime unit was investigating the large-scale attack, including the extent of damage caused by spoiled food and reports of fires, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Latest: French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told Parliament that about 700 of France's 10,000 supermarkets were affected by cyberattacks on refrigeration systems, and the Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit is investigating.
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How it unfolded
Tuesday 13 October
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told Parliament that about 700 of France's 10,000 supermarkets were affected by cyberattacks on refrigeration systems, and the Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit is investigating.
- 14:52The Philadelphia InquirerCyberattacks hit European supermarket chains and disrupt refrigeration systems
- 14:08PBS NewsHourCyberattacks disrupt refrigeration systems at European supermarkets
- 13:55LA TimesCyberattacks hit European supermarket chains and disrupt refrigeration systems
- 12:00The Philadelphia InquirerCyberattack targeting refrigeration systems hits 700 supermarkets, French government says