Hackers spoil food in hundreds of French supermarket freezers
An overnight intrusion into remote systems pushed refrigeration units at many stores to high temperatures, ruining goods estimated at millions of euros.
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What happened
Attackers used remote software to raise the temperature of fridges and freezers at hundreds of French supermarkets to around 122 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat spoiled fresh and frozen food and sparked fires. The lost food is estimated to be worth millions of euros.
Why it matters
The losses are estimated at millions of euros, and the fires add to the damage.
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