What happened
France's foreign minister said Iran was behind cyberattacks targeting industrial refrigeration and freezer units across France and wider Europe. According to the statement, at least two separate waves of attacks took place.
Why the targets matter
The affected units range from grocery store coolers to the cold-chain systems of blood banks. Disrupting such systems can directly affect food safety and health services.
Context
Attacks on industrial control systems are treated as a distinct risk class in cybersecurity because they can produce tangible effects in the physical world. France's accusation highlights how far alleged state-linked infrastructure attacks have reached in Europe.
