French Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot has publicly blamed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran for a cyberattack that targeted a supermarket in France in October. The attack, which disrupted the store’s electronic systems, was described by Barrot as a “state‑sponsored” operation aimed at undermining French security.
Barrot’s statement comes amid growing concerns in Europe about the increasing use of cyber tools by state actors. He called for a coordinated international response and urged the European Union to strengthen its cyber defenses.
While the French government has not released detailed evidence linking the IRGC to the incident, the accusation reflects a broader trend of attributing cyber incidents to foreign state actors. The IRGC has been linked to several cyber operations in the past, according to intelligence reports.
The supermarket, located in the Île‑de‑France region, experienced a temporary shutdown of its point‑of‑sale systems, leading to a brief inconvenience for shoppers. The company has since restored its operations and is cooperating with French cyber‑security authorities.
Source: Al Jazeera
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