France has accused Iranian military hackers of carrying out a cyberattack in October 2026 that manipulated refrigeration systems at roughly 700 retail sites across the country, spoiling millions of dollars' worth of food.
The attackers gained control of refrigeration controllers and raised temperatures inside fridges and freezers, according to NPR. The intrusions happened during the middle of the night. BBC News reported that hundreds of supermarkets across France were caught up in the incident.
France has characterized the operation as deliberate cyber sabotage, NPR said, and has attributed responsibility specifically to Iran's military hackers.