# French supermarket director apologises after cyber-attack ruins fresh and frozen food

A cyber-attack on a French supermarket chain disrupted refrigeration, spoiling fresh and frozen food across its stores. The director issued a public apology to customers affected by the losses. The incident highlights the growing vulnerability of retail supply chains to digital attacks.

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- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/video/2026/oct/13/french-supermarket-director-apologises-after-cyber-attack-spoils-fresh-and-frozen-food-video) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:57:06 GMT