Hundreds of French supermarkets hit by cyberattack on refrigeration systems


Several supermarkets were forced to discard fresh and frozen food, Intermarché said, and have yet to estimate the losses. The Paris prosecutor has opened an investigation.

Hundreds of French supermarkets belonging to the Intermarché and Coopérative U chains have fallen victim to a cyberattack targeting their refrigeration systems, the two retail giants said on Monday.

Around 150 to 200 Intermarché stores were hit, along with nearly 100 Coopérative U outlets, they added. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed the cyberattack, which is also thought to have affected other major chains.

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Source:  EURONEWS


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