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EOODChilling Cyber-Attack: Supermarkets in France Face Refrigeration Controller Disruptions
14 October 2026The article discusses a recent cyber-attack targeting refrigeration controllers in supermarkets in France.
The incident not only impacted Danfoss controllers but also temperature regulation devices from Dixell Electronics.
Reports indicate that supermarkets using Dixell equipment experienced disruptions, with attackers changing freezer settings.
The French national CERT-FR named specific affected systems.
Security experts fear deliberate industrial sabotage, emphasizing the vulnerability of refrigeration controllers connected to the internet.
Recommendations include keeping critical devices off the public internet and segmenting networks.
Supermarket fridges are connected to comply with legislation for food safety and remote maintenance.
The incident highlights the need for enhanced security measures in industrial control systems to prevent future attacks.
