Cyberattack on French Supermarket Refrigeration Systems Triggers Fires, Empty Shelves

A cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at French supermarkets has caused fires and left store shelves empty in affected locations, according to reports.

The attack appears to have disrupted the cooling infrastructure used to preserve perishable goods, with the resulting malfunctions reportedly leading to fires at some sites and forcing retailers to pull affected stock from shelves.

The incident adds to a growing number of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and retail operations across Europe in recent years, as businesses increasingly rely on connected systems to manage logistics, refrigeration and inventory.

Details about the scale of the financial losses involved, the identity of those responsible, or the specific supermarket chains affected have not been fully confirmed.

Authorities and affected retailers have not yet provided a complete public account of the incident, including how the breach occurred or what steps are being taken to restore normal operations and prevent further attacks.