Cyberattack hits hundreds of French supermarkets as analyst warns of wider risks
Al Jazeera EnglishA cyberattack has disrupted hundreds of supermarkets across France, reportedly causing refrigeration temperatures to rise to 50 degrees Celsius, sparking fires in several stores and spoiling large quantities of food. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says the incident is under investigation, with authorities coordinating with European counterparts amid concerns that other countries could be affected. Tech and cybersecurity analyst Steven LeHance says the attack appears to have exploited vulnerabilities in internet-connected refrigeration systems, potentially involving outdated software that had not been updated. He warns that the incident highlights wider security risks posed by connected infrastructure, particularly equipment that no longer receives software support. LeHance says similar attacks could have far more serious consequences if they targeted hospitals or energy infrastructure. He calls for stronger national and international cybersecurity measures and urges consumers and businesses to keep connected devices updated or limit unnecessary internet connectivity. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #France #Cyberattack #Cybersecurity #FranceCyberattack #SupermarketCyberattack #FrenchSupermarkets #SmartDevices #FoodSecurity #SoftwareVulnerabilities