Cyberattack Disrupts European Supermarkets

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Bad computer attacks hit many European supermarkets. Store refrigerators stopped working, causing big problems.

About 700 French supermarkets were affected by these attacks. France's minister said there was no danger to food supplies.

Groupement Mousquetaires saw 300 of its stores impacted. Some fresh and frozen food had to be discarded.

Danfoss made the software for store refrigeration systems. They said old systems needed important security updates.

A different supermarket group had a computer security issue. Their websites were offline, but stores remained open for shoppers.

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What happened to the supermarkets in Europe?

Bad computer attacks hit many European supermarkets, and store refrigerators stopped working.

How many French supermarkets were affected?

About 700 French supermarkets were affected.

Did the attacks stop stores from opening?

No. In one supermarket group, the websites were offline, but the stores stayed open for shoppers.

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