Covered by 4 outlets — first reported by BleepingComputer, Nov 9, 18:32 UTC
France blames Iranian hackers for supermarket attacks that sparked fires
Summary
France has blamed Iranian state-backed hackers for October cyberattacks on refrigeration controllers at more than 700 supermarkets and other retail sites. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps was behind the attacks on 11 and 12 October, which raised refrigerator temperatures. The attacks spoiled food and, BleepingComputer reports, sparked at least 15 fires.
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4 outlets, in the order they reported it.
BleepingComputerFirst report
France blames Iranian hackers for supermarket attacks that sparked fires
France has linked October cyberattacks that disrupted refrigeration systems at more than 700 supermarkets and other retail locations to Iranian state-backed hackers, saying the attacks caused food losses and sparked at least 15 fires.
Security Affairs
France Blames Iran for the Supermarket Fridge Attacks
France blames Iran for supermarket fridge attacks. What’s known, what remains unclear, and how to secure exposed controllers.
The Register Security
France blames Iran for supermarket hack meltdowns
France has turned up the heat on Iran over destructive cyberattacks targeting refrigeration controllers at more than 700 grocery stores in October, spoiling food and sparking fires.
SecurityWeek
France Blames Iran for a Cyberattack That Heated Supermarket Refrigerators
France summoned the Iranian ambassador and said it would seek European sanctions against those responsible for the attack