French supermarket chains say cyberattack forced refrigerator shutdown
Le Monde in English's headline. Reported by Le Monde in English, France 24, NDTV.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Le Monde in English, French supermarket chains said a cyberattack forced refrigerators to shut down, with some 150-200 Intermarché shops and almost 100 Cooperative U outlets targeted. France 24 reported that the attack caused refrigerator temperatures to rise in hundreds of stores, forcing spoiled food to be thrown away. NDTV reported that Paris prosecutors confirmed the attack, which reportedly also hit other major chains. Le Monde in English said Paris prosecutors stated the attack had prompted outbreaks of fire. The sources describe the event as developing.
Key points
- Le Monde in English said some 150-200 Intermarché shops were targeted in the attack.
- Le Monde in English reported that almost 100 Cooperative U outlets were also targeted.
- France 24 reported that refrigerators shot up in temperature in hundreds of stores, forcing spoiled food to be thrown away.
- Le Monde in English reported that Paris prosecutors said the attack had prompted outbreaks of fire.
- NDTV reported that Paris prosecutors confirmed the attack, which reportedly also hit other major chains.
What we know
- Major French supermarket chains said on Monday they were hit by a cyberattack, according to France 24.
- The attack caused refrigerators to rise in temperature in hundreds of stores, according to France 24.
- Spoiled food was thrown away and concerns about food security were raised, according to France 24.
- Paris prosecutors confirmed the attack, according to NDTV.
- Paris prosecutors said the attack had prompted outbreaks of fire, according to Le Monde in English.
Sources differ: Le Monde in English gives a store count of 150-200 Intermarché shops plus almost 100 Cooperative U outlets, while France 24 refers only to hundreds of stores without a breakdown.
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French supermarket chains say cyberattack forced refrigerator shutdown. According to Le Monde in English, French supermarket chains said a cyberattack forced refrigerators to shut down, with some 150-200 Intermarché shops and almost 100 Cooperative U outlets targeted. France 24 reported that the attack caused refrigerator temperatures to rise in hundreds of stores, forcing spoiled food to be thrown away. NDTV reported that Paris prosecutors confirmed the attack, which reportedly also hit other major chains. Le Monde in English said Paris prosecutors stated the attack had prompted outbreaks of fire. The sources describe the event as developing. Covered by 3 publications. Le Monde in English: French supermarket chains say cyberattack forced refrigerator shutdown. France 24: French supermarkets suffer refrigerator shutdown after 'unprecedented' cyberattack. NDTV: French Supermarkets Suffer Refrigerator Shutdown After 'Unprecedented' Cyberattack.
Who is covering it
- Le Monde in English France French supermarket chains say cyberattack forced refrigerator shutdown Some 150-200 Intermarché shops were targeted, along with almost 100 Cooperative U outlets, in the attack, they said. Paris prosecutors said the attack had prompted outbreaks of fire. 12 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France French supermarkets suffer refrigerator shutdown after 'unprecedented' cyberattack Major French supermarket chains on Monday said they were hit by a cyberattack that caused their refrigerators to shoot up in temperature in hundreds of stores, forcing spoiled food to be thrown away and raising concerns about food security. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports. 12 Oct · Tier 2
- NDTV India French Supermarkets Suffer Refrigerator Shutdown After 'Unprecedented' Cyberattack Paris prosecutors confirmed the attack, which reportedly also hit other major chains 13 Oct · Tier 3
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