Botschafter einbestellt: Frankreich sieht Iran hinter Angriff auf Kühlanlagen
Frankreich wirft den iranischen Revolutionsgarden einen Cyberangriff auf Supermarkt-Kühlanlagen vor. Außenminister Barrot spricht von einer beispiellosen Attacke – welche Konsequenzen Paris ankündigt.
The French government has designated Iran as responsible for recent cyberattacks targeting the cooling systems of French supermarket chains. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that Iran's ambassador to France had been summoned to deliver a strong protest against the "extremely serious act." State authorities confirmed that the Revolutionary Guards of the Islamic Republic of Iran were responsible for the attack.
This incident represents an unprecedented scale and aggression, marking the first major sabotage-style cyberattack on French territory, and a serious violation of national interests and public safety. Barrot stated that sanctions would be imposed on those responsible, both publicly and privately, to deter any future attempts.
The European Commission is in direct contact with national authorities, coordinating with the network of member states responsible for cybersecurity crises. Approximately 700 French supermarkets were affected by the attacks on the night of October 11th to 12th, causing significant damage to goods and fires. The Paris prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation, targeting the group's leader, Shahid Kaveh, and two of his deputies.
International arrest warrants have been issued for them, and the French investigation revealed a characteristic approach by the Iranian cyber unit, including the use of the Persian language Farsi and IP addresses referencing devices in Iran. Similar attacks have occurred in France, Germany, and other European countries, causing refrigeration and freezer temperatures to rise and resulting in spoiled goods.
An attack on the French blood bank was also carried out in early November. US media reported multiple incidents in the United States under investigation. The European Commission convened an emergency meeting to address the situation. While the French minister did not specifically attribute the attacks outside of France to Iran, concrete evidence of involvement from other sources has not yet emerged.
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