Cyberattack cripples supermarket fridges across Europe

A cyberattack has disrupted Danfoss refrigeration controls at supermarkets in France (Intermarché, Leclerc, Coopérative U) and the Netherlands (Albert Heijn, Etos, Gall & Gall). Hackers forced continuous defrosting at 50 °C, also hitting electronic shelf labels and deliveries; losses are estimated at €300,000 and could reach millions.

• Danfoss refrigeration controls hit at Intermarché, Leclerc and Coopérative U in France
• Defrosting forced to run continuously at 50 °C instead of two hours a day
• Electronic shelf labels, deliveries and loyalty programs also affected
• Losses already near €300,000, potentially millions nationwide