Article Summary

Hackers disrupted refrigeration systems at hundreds of supermarkets across France and several other European countries, causing food to spoil and equipment to overheat, with some stores reporting smoke and significant financial losses. The attack affected major chains like Intermarché, Carrefour, and Monoprix, prompting condemnation from EU officials who warned that food infrastructure is now a target in cyber warfare. The article emphasizes the seriousness of the incident and raises concerns about the vulnerability of essential food systems.