# The most hacked country in Europe? Why is France the target of so many cyberattacks

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-most-hacked-country-in-europe-why-is-france-the-target-of-so-many-cyberattacks/
- Published: 2026-11-11T17:09:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T00:42:22+00:00
- Original publisher: France 24 (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261111-the-most-hacked-country-in-europe-why-is-france-the-target-of-so-many-cyberattacks
- Topics: Cybersecurity, Entertainment, Europe, Technology, TV, World

## Key points

- A hack heated fridges in 700 French supermarkets to as high as 80°C.
- France has faced repeated attacks on public services and businesses.
- Its importance and centralised systems make breaches especially consequential.

## Summary

A cyberattack on temperature-control software affected 700 French supermarkets in October, pushing some fridges and freezers to 80°C and ruining food. France’s foreign minister called it the country’s first large-scale cyberattack aimed at sabotage; it adds to a series of breaches that have exposed personal data and disrupted organisations, making France a particularly prominent target in Europe.

UpGuard describes France as Europe’s most heavily breached large jurisdiction, though the article notes that some ransomware groups listed more victims in Germany over the past year. Experts point to France’s political and economic importance, social tensions and centralised public services, where a single breach can expose millions of records. The country has also faced routine ransomware, data theft and fraud, including a November theft of more than €100 million from Crédit Mutuel Arkéa.

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