French fridge fright: Why supermarkets have become target for hackers
More than 500 shops across France were hit in a major cyberattack on freezers, which caused tonnes of food to perish.
Al Jazeera English reports that more than 500 shops across France were hit in a major cyberattack on freezers, which caused tonnes of food to perish.
This business story centres on France.
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- France · Europe
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- French
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- Business
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