Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack

A cyber attack has affected fridges in several supermarkets in France, forcing some stores to disconnect them from the internet in order to prevent further damage. The affected fridges, made by French company Merck KGaA, are used in multiple supermarket chains, including Auchan and Système U. The attack is believed to have been carried out by a group of hackers who exploited a vulnerability in the fridges' software. The hackers gained access to the fridges' systems and were able to manipulate the temperature settings, which caused some of the fridges to malfunction. The attack is still under investigation, but it is not clear what the hackers' motivations were. The supermarkets were forced to disconnect the fridges from the internet in order to prevent further damage and protect customer data. The incident highlights the potential risks of connecting smart appliances to the internet.