France accuses Iran of cyberattack on European fridges

French officials now suspect that Iranian state-backed hackers are responsible for recent cyberattacks that disabled thousands of commercial refrigerators and freezers across France, causing significant food spoilage. The attacks occurred on October 11, with a second wave hitting more than 100 establishments in Europe this month, including French blood banks. Estimated damages from the initial attack could amount to tens of millions of euros nationwide. In response, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has accused the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and stated that sanctions will be imposed at a European level against Iran. France has also requested international arrest warrants for members of Shahid Kaveh, an offensive cyber unit affiliated with the IRGC. This incident is considered unprecedented in both scale and aggression, marking one of the most disruptive cyberattacks since the conflict between France and Iran began in February 2026.