🇨🇦 English, 17 October 2026, Industrial Control Systems
French supermarket refrigeration systems hit by cyberattack
Over 700 stores affected, highlighting vulnerabilities in internet-connected devices
The attack targeted refrigeration systems at over 700 French supermarkets, causing ripple effects beyond the retail sector.
Cyberattacks on industrial equipment are not new, with wastewater treatment plants, power stations, and hydroelectric dams often targeted.
A recent report by France’s national cybersecurity agency noted 46 water management sector organizations hit by IT-related security incidents between January 2021 and August 2024.