France does not rule out retaliation against Iran after cyberattack on supermarkets
The virtual attacks on refrigerators caused millions in losses and forced the massive disposal of food; Tehran claims accusations are 'unfounded'.
TL;DR
- France is considering all possible responses to a cyberattack that targeted supermarket refrigerators.
- The cyberattack, attributed to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, caused significant financial losses and food spoilage.
- Similar attacks were reported in around 10 European countries in November.
- Iran has categorically rejected France's accusations, labeling them as baseless.
- The European Union is preparing a "swift and united response" using all available tools.
- An investigation has been opened into a cyber unit linked to the Revolutionary Guard.