The Pentagon is investigating whether a suspected cyberattack caused freezer malfunctions that spoiled food at about six U.S. military commissaries in August. A U.S. official said a freezer at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, entered defrost mode and heated its contents. Cyber Command, Defense Department law-enforcement units and French authorities are examining the matter; responsibility and the cause have not been established.
WHO:
The Pentagon, with Cyber Command, Defense Department law-enforcement units and French authorities
WHAT:
The Pentagon is investigating whether a suspected cyberattack caused freezer malfunctions at military commissaries.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
WHERE:
USA
WHY:
The investigation was prompted by freezer malfunctions that spoiled food at about six military commissaries in August.
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