The Pentagon is investigating a series of freezer malfunctions that spoiled food at United States military bases in August as a suspected cyberattack, based on information published by Security Affairs.
Military investigators are collaborating with French authorities to determine if the incidents are linked to a similar cyberattack that disrupted over 350 supermarkets in France. In both instances, attackers reportedly manipulated cooling units to increase temperatures, causing significant food spoilage and, in some cases, fire hazards. At least six military commissaries were affected, with reports suggesting as many as 14 sites across 11 states may have been targeted. The United States Cyber Command and the Army Criminal Investigation
Division are currently leading the probe. While the identity of the perpetrators remains unknown, the method mirrors previous attacks on industrial refrigeration systems, including incidents in Russia and Israel. Experts have long warned about the vulnerabilities of outdated cooling controllers, urging closer cooperation between food safety officials and information technology departments to secure critical infrastructure. The financial impact of the French supermarket disruption alone is estimated to reach tens of millions of euros, highlighting the severe risks these cyber threats pose to food supply chains and national security assets.
Source: Security Affairs
