Pakistan, Oct. 12 -- Supermarket chains across France, Belgium and the Netherlands have reportedly faced cyberattacks targeting refrigeration and retail systems. The attacks allegedly manipulated cooling equipment, triggering defrosting cycles and raising temperatures to 50degC. The incidents reportedly caused food spoilage and disrupted supermarket operations.

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French retailers Intermarche, E. Leclerc and Cooperative U confirmed they were affected, according to the report. Intermarche said around 150 stores experienced disruptions, with refrigeration units heated for approximately six hours. The company reportedly had to discard fresh and frozen products to prevent potential food sa...