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France accused Iran of cyber-attacks on refrigerators and freezers in supermarkets

Vreme • November 10, 2026

In France, hackers took control of supermarket refrigeration systems, changing the temperature of refrigerators and turning off security alerts. French authorities blame an Iranian cyber unit linked to the Revolutionary Guard for the attacks

France the authorities accused Iran to be behind cyber-attacks on supermarket refrigerators, during which hackers took control of temperature-regulating systems.

The attacks caused spoilage of large quantities of food, and fires in some stores.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barot said a unit linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard was behind the attack.

He also announced that the Iranian ambassador will be invited to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to the Paris prosecutor's office, a judicial investigation has been opened against the head of the Iranian cyber unit "Shahid Kaveh", which is connected to the Center for Electronics and Cyberspace of the Revolutionary Guard, his two deputies and other persons who could be identified during the investigation.

The prosecution requested the issuance of international warrants for the suspects.

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France Blames Iran for Cyberattack on Supermarket Refrigeration Systems On October 11-12, 2026, a cyberattack attributed to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted refrigeration systems at approximately 700 supermarkets across France, causing temperatures to rise to 50°C (122°F) and resulting in significant food spoilage and financial losses estimated in the tens of millions of euros. The attack was executed by the Shahid Kaveh cyber unit, which remotely manipulated the temperature controls of commercial refrigeration units. French authorities have opened a judicial investigation and are seeking international arrest warrants for the unit's leaders. In response to the attack, France has summoned the Iranian ambassador and announced plans to pursue European sanctions against those responsible. This incident marks the first large-scale cyber sabotage on French territory, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. The French government has stated that it will consider all necessary measures to deter future attacks. 55 sources 74

France accused Iran of cyber-attacks on refrigerators and freezers in supermarkets

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