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French authorities have accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of conducting a significant cyberattack against hundreds of supermarket refrigeration systems across France in October. According to both Ynet and the Jerusalem Post, the attack disrupted cooling systems at numerous retail locations, with French officials identifying the perpetrators as members of the “Shahid Kaveh” cyber unit.

Evidence presented by French officials includes the use of Persian language in the attack code and IP addresses traced to devices within Iran. The attack occurred amid broader cyberattacks linked to regional tensions and the wider conflict.

In response, France’s foreign ministry summoned Iran’s ambassador for a formal dressing-down. French prosecutors have requested international arrest warrants against senior members of the “Shahid Kaveh” cyber unit responsible for the operation.

This incident represents a significant escalation in state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting civilian infrastructure and demonstrates Iran’s expanding cyber capabilities targeting Western nations.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post