# France attributes refrigeration sabotage to Iranian state-backed unit

_Published Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM EST · Security, Policy · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

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France attributed October attacks on industrial refrigeration systems to Shahid Kaveh, an Iranian state-backed cyber unit, in a statement Monday. Authorities said approximately 700 retail locations were targeted, with at least 15 fires, tens of millions of euros in food losses and significant material damage.

Attackers compromised refrigeration controllers overnight on October 11-12 and changed defrost settings to high temperatures. Investigators also linked attacks on Schneider Electric equipment at small hydroelectric installations to the campaign, reporting moderate effects there.

France plans to summon Iran's ambassador and propose European Union sanctions. Its attribution covers the October French supermarket attacks, not subsequent refrigeration attacks reported elsewhere in Europe.

## Sources

- [BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/france-blames-iranian-hackers-for-supermarket-attacks-that-sparked-fires/)

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