A coordinated cyberattack has crippled freezer systems in hundreds of shops nationwide, leading to the spoilage of massive quantities of food as temperatures failed to be maintained. Authorities are investigating the scale of the disruption, which has raised concerns about food waste and supply chain vulnerabilities. The incident highlights growing risks as digital infrastructure becomes increasingly central to retail operations. Details on the extent of losses and the attackers’ motives remain under review.
More than 500 shops across France were hit in a major cyberattack on freezers, which caused tonnes of food to perish.
