Conflict · Paris, France · November 10, 2026

France blames Iran for supermarket fridge cyberattacks

Reported by 12 outlets · first reported Nov 10, 8:43 AM ET

France said the cyber unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guards ran a campaign that heated fridges in about 700 supermarket sites. It summoned Iran's ambassador and is weighing sanctions. Tons of food spoiled. Iran rejects the claim as baseless and says France is shifting blame.

Why it matters

It marks a new form of state-linked cyberattack hitting European consumers.

Background

France said the attack took place in October.

The story so far

1. Nov 9France blames Iran for supermarket fridge cyberattack
2. Nov 10France blames Iran for supermarket fridge cyberattacks
3. Nov 11France seeks arrest warrants over Iran-blamed fridge hack

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Sources

• CNBC ↗Nov 10, 8:43 AM ET
• BBC News ↗Nov 10, 8:45 AM ET
• NZZ ↗Nov 10, 11:00 AM ET

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