France supermarkets say cyberattack forced defrosting of refrigerators in over 200 stores
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The attack, which also caused fires, hit some 150-200 Intermarché shops and almost 100 Coopérative U outlets, plus other chains
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Agence France-Presse Published: 9:54pm, 12 Oct 2026
Major French supermarket chains Intermarché and Coopérative U were hit by a cyberattack that caused their refrigerators to defrost, the two retailers told AFP Monday.
Some 150-200 Intermarché shops were targeted, along with almost 100 Coopérative U outlets, in the attack, they said.
Paris prosecutors confirmed the attack, which reportedly also hit other major chains, and also indicated it had prompted outbreaks of fire.
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