Cyberattack Cripples European Supermarket Fridges, Impacts Food Supply and Prices
A coordinated cyberattack has severely impacted supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe, primarily affecting French chains Intermarché and Coopérative U. The attack, confirmed on October 12, 2026, by Coopérative U CEO Dominique Schelcher, caused refrigeration units to continuously defrost at 50 degrees Celsius, leading to extensive food spoilage and potential price hikes. Approximately 150-200 Intermarché stores (out of over 2,000) and nearly 100 Coopérative U outlets (out of over 1,700) have been targeted in what officials describe as an “extremely serious” and unprecedented incident.
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