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French supermarket fridges get hacked, heating to 122°F and sparking…

Hundreds of French supermarkets were hit, leaving shelves empty and costing millions; the cold chain just got a very hot problem.

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on BBN This Morning
Published 9:04 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CNBC: “French supermarket fridges get hacked, heating to 122°F and sparking fires”, with reporting from Al Jazeera.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:04 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
Topics: French.

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn France this morning, hackers targeted hundreds of supermarkets and pushed refrigerators up to one hundred twenty-two degrees, spoiling food and, in some cases, starting fires.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo France's cheese was cooked by a stranger before anyone could cook it with a little love.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorShelves are empty and the losses run to millions. The most closely guarded thing in France turned out to be the brie's thermostat.