France blames Iran for cyberattack on freezers
The French government has blamed Iran for a series of cyberattacks on supermarkets across France. The attacks affected around 700 shops. Hackers took control of the cooling systems in refrigerators and freezers, causing temperatures to rise above 50 degrees Celsius. Thousands of tons of frozen food melted and had to be thrown away because it was no longer safe to eat. France believes that an Iranian cyber unit was responsible for the attacks. The French Foreign Minister described them as unprecedented. However, Iran has strongly denied any involvement and blamed the French government for the accusations. Security experts have warned that cyberattacks could become more dangerous in the future. A French blood bank was also attacked, although workers managed to protect the blood products. Cybersecurity expert Gerome Billois warned that hackers might target mor...