https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-of-refrigerators-were-hacked-across-france-how-worried-should-you-beContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-of-refrigerators-were-hacked-across-france-how-worried-should-you-behttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-of-refrigerators-were-hacked-across-france-how-worried-should-you-be#u128751Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:55:38 +0000Hackers targeted refrigeration systems in hundreds of French grocery stores, remotely activating defrost cycles to overheat units. The attack affected approximately 700 food retailers, causing temperatures to reach 122 degrees Fahrenheit. This resulted in large quantities of spoiled fresh and frozen goods, pools of water beneath freezers, and reports of fires. The breach resulted in millions of dollars in costs and was attributed to poor security. While many systems were compromised, thousands of supermarket refrigerators remain exposed to potential attacks.Why it mattersThe attack highlights