France says Iran was behind cyberattacks on supermarket freezers
French authorities have identified the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as the perpetrator behind cyberattacks that sabotaged refrigeration systems in supermarkets across France. While major retailers in the Netherlands were spared, smaller local shops were affected alongside businesses in several other European nations.
French authorities have officially attributed a series of cyberattacks targeting supermarket cooling systems to members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. The attacks, which caused refrigeration units to malfunction by heating up to 50 degrees Celsius, resulted in significant food spoilage and millions of euros in damages across France. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has summoned the Iranian ambassador and indicated that European sanctions are likely to follow as a direct consequence of the incident.
The malicious activity, which investigators linked to Iran through IP addresses and the use of the Farsi language, has extended beyond France. While major supermarket chains in the Netherlands were reportedly unaffected, smaller businesses such as local butchers and independent stores have faced similar intrusions. Similar cyberattacks targeting refrigeration equipment were recorded across eleven European countries, including Belgium. As of now, Iran has not issued a formal response, and the perpetrators have not officially claimed responsibility for the widespread disruption of food supply infrastructure.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
