France accuses Iran of cyberattack on European fridges
Summary
France has opened an investigation into cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration units and accused an Iranian cyber unit affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of carrying them out. The attacks caused fires and food waste, and France says it plans to pursue sanctions at the European level.Key Facts
- French authorities said on Monday that they are investigating the attacks.
- The attacks targeted refrigeration units in supermarkets.
- The attacks caused fires and food waste.
- Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said France had summoned Iran’s ambassador.
- Barrot said France would seek sanctions against Iran at the European level.
- The Paris prosecutor’s office requested international arrest warrants for the leader of the Shahid Kaveh cyber unit and two deputies.
- The prosecutor’s office described Shahid Kaveh as an offensive cyber unit affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
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