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Paris prosecutor opens probe into IRGC cyber unit Shahid Kaveh over fridge cyberattacks

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A Paris prosecutor initiated an investigation into Shahid Kaveh, a classified cyber unit of the Islamic Republic of Iran's IRGC, following alleged 'unprecedented' attacks on French supermarket fridges in October 2026. Analysts note the IRGC has historically expanded into cyber warfare, but details about this specific unit and the nature of the attacks remain largely unknown.

Key points

• The Paris prosecutor opened an investigation into Shahid Kaveh, a classified cyber unit of the Islamic Republic of Iran's IRGC, following alleged attacks on French supermarket fridges in October 2026.
• Analysts note the IRGC has historically expanded into cyber warfare, but details about this specific unit and the nature of the attacks remain largely unknown.

Context

France 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran regarding the probe into the IRGC's cyber unit, highlighting the agency's long-standing involvement in cyber warfare despite limited public information about this specific operation.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single report from France 24; specific dates, attacker identities, and technical details of the attacks are not provided.

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