France accused Iran of a cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration equipment, which occurred in October and led to food spoilage in approximately 700 retail outlets. In response, Paris intends to impose sanctions against Tehran at a European level.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called the attack unprecedented in scale and aggressiveness. According to him, this is the first major cyberattack on French territory whose purpose was deliberate sabotage. The minister stated that the incident was a serious blow to national interests and the security of the French people. France has already summoned the Iranian ambassador for explanations. Tehran has not yet commented on the accusations.
During the attack, hackers remotely connected to refrigerators and freezers in supermarkets and raised their temperature, activating defrosting modes. As a result, a large quantity of fresh and frozen products spoiled. Some refrigeration units even caught fire.
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation and stated that Iran may be involved in the attack. Evidence cited includes the use of the Persian language and IP addresses indicating devices located in Iran.
The investigation has also initiated a check against the head of the "Shahid Kaveh" cyber unit, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, his two deputies, and other possible participants in the attack.
Similar cyberattacks on supermarkets also occurred in Sweden, Belgium, and Ireland in early November. Whether they are related to the French incident is not yet known. No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks in these countries.
After the US and Israel struck Iran in late February, American intelligence agencies warned companies and government institutions about a possible threat of cyberattacks from Iran and urged increased vigilance.
Killed his family while they slept, was interested in "Nazis and the Aryan race." What else is known about the case of the 24-year-old shooter in Krakow 1919
Comments