The French government has blamed Iran a cyberattack supermarket freezers and refrigerators France. The attacks happened last month. They hit 700 supermarkets and shops. Hackers took control the cooling systems the fridges and freezers. Temperatures increased to more than 50 degrees Celsius. Thousands tons of frozen food melted. Stores had to throw the food because it was no longer safe to eat. The French Foreign Minister said the attack was a level never seen before. France believes an Iranian cyber unit carried out the attack. Iran has strongly denied it was involved the attacks and blamed the French government them.
Security experts have warned that cyberattacks could be more dangerous the future. Similar attacks have already affected other European countries. A French blood bank has also been hit. Fortunately, workers stopped the blood products being damaged. Cybersecurity expert Gerome Billois stated: " the moment, they are attacking easy equipment, but we should be prepared to see attacks other systems water or electricity." Weak computer security can let hackers attack places and services, such as hospitals, airports, public transport and banks. This can put people's lives danger. European officials have said that a strong response is needed.
