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Anssi initially reported a compromise of Danfoss AK-SM and AK-SC series refrigeration control systems, then extended its alert to Copeland xweb and Dixell xweb software after new discoveries.
The cyberattack which targeted hundreds of French supermarkets on the night of Sunday October 11 to Monday October 12 was not a “one shot”. After the refrigeration control systems of the Danish manufacturer Danfoss, the national authority responsible for cyber defense (Anssi) revealed this Tuesday that other software, equipping other large stores, had been hacked. In an updated alert bulletin, Anssi mentions those of Copeland and Dixell, owned by Copeland.
“The CERT-FR has updated its alert bulletin after becoming aware of numerous compromises of Danfoss AK-SM series, AK-SC series refrigeration installation remote controllers as well as Copeland xweb and Dixell xweb,” indicates Anssi. Asked by Reuters, a Copeland spokesperson declined to confirm this information and said the company's top priority was to protect its customers' businesses. This Tuesday, local media ICI Occitanie TV revealed that an E.Leclerc store in Tarn, equipped with a Dixell system, had suffered a breakdown in its cold chain.
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Anssi will publish additional updates on the extent of the cyberattack in the coming days
Likely · Within days
French authorities could strengthen cybersecurity requirements for critical mass retail systems
Possible · Within weeks

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