Hackers activate automatic defrosting in supermarket fridges across Europe(tomshardware.com)
886 points by Zeekaas 1 day ago | 989 comments
tl;dr: A cyberattack is targeting Danfoss-made refrigeration control systems used by major French supermarket chains including Intermarché, Leclerc, and Coopérative U, forcing refrigeration units into continuous defrost cycles at 50°C. The attack is also disrupting deliveries and electronic shelf label pricing systems. Coopérative U's president confirmed the incident Monday morning, calling it "extremely serious" and promising an investigation.
HN Discussion:
  • ~Blames gross negligence and poor security practices rather than sophisticated hacking
  • •Links incident to a previously disclosed Danfoss vulnerability from August 2026
  • •Explains legitimate reasons why refrigeration systems need internet connectivity
  • ↑Views this as symptomatic of broader corporate underinvestment in critical IT infrastructure
  • ↓Criticizes the article's framing/title as confusing or conflating separate incidents