Pro-Russian hackers supermarket freezer attack France, Digi Mart USA News (France): Two pro-Russian hacking groups, NoName057(16) and Z-Pentest Alliance, have claimed responsibility for hacking the freezers and refrigerators of hundreds of supermarkets in France, according to a publisher report from BuzzArena.
The attack took place last month and affected close to 700 stores in France, with large quantities of fresh and frozen products thrown away. The groups are said to support Vladimir Putin and to target countries that have helped Ukraine for years.
Moscow denies any direct involvement with these groups.
Approximately 7% of the country’s supermarkets were affected. The attackers remotely took control of the devices that manage the temperature of cold display cases, forcing defrosting and pushing some settings up to 50 degrees Celsius.
Among the victims were Intermarché, Netto, Carrefour, Monoprix and Coopérative U. The Mousquetaires group was hit at about 300 stores, while Carrefour and Coopérative U each lost about 80.
Thierry Cotillard, president of Les Mousquetaires, said the sector lost several tens of millions of euros in a single day.
The hack also caused fires. Meat, fish, dairy products and frozen meals were among the goods destined for disposal.
The attackers used internet-connected equipment that allows remote maintenance at any time. Several of these devices ran outdated software without recent security updates.
The manufacturer Danfoss recommended that retailers replace certain older models, and Copeland and Dixell equipment was also affected.
A new wave in November 2026 reportedly struck Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, Luxembourg and Estonia. In Greece, freezers were found with temperatures raised to 150 degrees.
NoName057(16) became known in 2022 after attacks on government agencies and companies in countries supporting Ukraine. Z-Pentest Alliance focuses more on industrial equipment and infrastructure.
The article notes that Reuters documented a partnership between NoName057(16), Z-Pentest Alliance and Iranian hackers in operations in the Middle East.
The attacks involved no ransom demands. The apparent goal is to destabilize Ukraine’s allies.
The incidents highlight a weakness in outdated industrial equipment that remains accessible over the internet and controls sensitive infrastructure.
