France supermarket hack marks new phase in Iran’s shadow war

What happened: France blamed Iran's Revolutionary Guard for cyberattacks on Oct. 11-12 that raised refrigerator temperatures at scores of French supermarkets, forcing some to discard perishable food inventories. Iran rejected the charge. Key numbers: Attacks occurred Oct. 11-12; scores of supermarkets were hit. Why it matters: Analysts say the attack marks a new phase in Tehran's asymmetric campaign against the United States, extending it onto European soil. France called the cyberattacks "unprecedented. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

France blamed Iran's Revolutionary Guard for cyberattacks on Oct. 11-12 that raised refrigerator temperatures at scores of French supermarkets, forcing some to discard perishable food inventories. Iran rejected the charge.

Analysts say the attack marks a new phase in Tehran's asymmetric campaign against the United States, extending it onto European soil. France called the cyberattacks "unprecedented.