France Blames Iran for Cyberattack on Supermarkets

France Blames Iran

France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot accused Iran's Revolutionary Guard of cyberattack targeting 700 French supermarkets.

“Graças ao trabalho notável dos serviços do Estado, posso confirmar que a responsabilidade por esse ataque é do Corpo da Guarda Revolucionária Islâmica da República Islâmica do Irã”

International Warrants

Paris prosecutor requested international arrest warrants for 3 members of Iranian cyber group Shahid Kaveh.

Attack Timeline

Cyberattack occurred on nights of October 11-13, targeting cooling systems of Danfoss and Dixell brands.

System Damage

Attackers raised cooling temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius causing fires and food spoilage in hundreds of stores.

Iranian Links

Investigations found attack used farsi language and ip addresses linked to iran devices.

French Response

France called iranian ambassador to protest and plans european sanctions against attackers.

International Context

Attack happened during g7 summit discussions in france on november 9, 2026.

Targeted Individuals

Prosecutor aims to arrest head of Shahid Kaveh group and 2 subordinates.

System Impact

Cooling systems of french supermarkets affected by attack caused food spoilage and fires.

Iranian Cyber Unit

Shahid Kaveh is an iranian cyber unit linked to revolutionary guard.

French Government Action

France's government requested international arrest warrants for 3 iranian cyber operatives.

Attack Method

Attackers compromised cooling systems of danfoss and dixell brands used by french stores.

Consequences

Attack caused food spoilage and fires in hundreds of french supermarkets.

Next Steps

France plans european sanctions against iran for cyberattack on french supermarkets.