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Hackers overheat French supermarket fridges, causing fires and food losses
Original: Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and food losses
French supermarket chain Intermarché has been hit by a cyberattack targeting roughly 150 stores, in which hackers manipulated refrigeration systems to overheat, sparking small fires and causing significant food losses. The incident, reported by Reuters, highlights the physical risks of cyberattacks on critical retail infrastructure. Commenters are discussing how attacks on connected building systems can translate into real-world damage and supply disruption.
Why now: A cyberattack causing physical fires and food waste in supermarkets is an unusual escalation of hacking consequences, raising concerns about vulnerable infrastructure.
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- Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and food losses · salaryman777 · 48
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