Hackers cause fires, spoiled food in attack on French refrigerators, freezers

A food & dining story from New Jersey, reported by NJ.com.

Food & Dining · New Jersey · October 12, 2026

From NJ.com

Hackers remotely pushed temperatures as high as 120 degrees in refrigeration units at roughly 500 French supermarkets, spoiling food and causing small fires.

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