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French supermarket cyber attack warns Britain.

France blames Iran’s Revolutionary Guard for sabotage affecting around 700 supermarkets and causing at least 15 fires.

SourcesCNN16:22 UTCAl Jazeera16:33 UTCEuronews16:39 UTCFrance 2416:44 UTCThe Guardian17:02 UTCSky News17:04 UTCMiddle East Eye17:10 UTCIrish Independent17:11 UTCand 9 moreFollowSaveHighlight
CNN, Al Jazeera, Euronews, France 24, The Guardian and 12 more

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Key points

From 3 outlets
  • France identified the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as responsible for the October fridge hacks. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • The attacks were described as unprecedented in scale and aggression by the French foreign minister. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • Sanctions will be implemented at the European level against those responsible. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • A second wave of hacks impacted over 100 establishments across Europe and French blood banks. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • Iran denies involvement; comments sought from Iran’s UN mission were not returned. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • France blames Iran's Shahid Kaveh hacking unit for Oct 11–12 sabotage. SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios
  • Refrigeration equipment manipulated, raising temperatures and causing food losses. SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios
  • At least 15 fires linked to the cyberattacks, with tens of millions in losses. SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios
  • Some targets included small hydroelectric facilities; overall impact limited elsewhere. SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios
  • France plans to summon Iran's ambassador and seek EU sanctions. SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios
  • France blamed Iran for a large cyberattack on supermarket fridges in October. SourceThe HinduIndiaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Hindu
  • Prosecutors said Iran's Revolutionary Guard led the operation and opened a formal investigation. SourceThe HinduIndiaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Hindu

Why it matters. Manipulated refrigeration spoils food and exposes vulnerable infrastructure across Europe.

What to watch. France’s push for EU sanctions.

How it spread

At least 17 outlets ran it in the 36 h before this Brief.

010209 Nov06:0012:0018:0010 Nov06:0016 outlets

Not drawn: The Express Tribune. Its feed’s times aren’t reliable.

  1. CNN, 16:22 on Monday 9 November
  2. Al Jazeera, 16:33 on Monday 9 November
  3. Euronews, 16:39 on Monday 9 November
  4. France 24, 16:44 on Monday 9 November
  5. The Guardian, 17:02 on Monday 9 November
  6. Sky News, 17:04 on Monday 9 November
  7. Middle East Eye, 17:10 on Monday 9 November
  8. Irish Independent, 17:11 on Monday 9 November
  9. The Wall Street Journal, 17:37 on Monday 9 November
  10. TechCrunch, 19:19 on Monday 9 November
  11. Channel News Asia, 20:57 on Monday 9 November
  12. Japan Today, 21:33 on Monday 9 November
  13. Axios, 01:36 on Tuesday 10 November
  14. The Times of India, 01:54 on Tuesday 10 November
  15. The Hindu, 03:31 on Tuesday 10 November
  16. Financial Times, 09:30 on Tuesday 10 November
Sourceconcise.newsEach outlet in Coverage, at its first report of this story in the 36 h before the Brief. Outlets that ran the same wire story each count.From each outlet’s feed

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“French officials blame Iran for refrigerator hacks, vow retaliation”

“Joint report issued by French spy, cyber agencies accuses Shahid Kaveh of being behind the hacking campaign”

Key points from The Express Tribune
  • French officials accuse Iran's Revolutionary Guards of responsibility for October 2026 fridge hacks.
  • A joint report from French spy and cyber agencies links Shahid Kaveh to the campaign.
  • Hacks disrupted hundreds of supermarkets, causing fires and massive food waste.
  • Paris summoned Iran's ambassador and signaled EU sanctions against Tehran.
  • US and European investigators connect the incidents to Iran, with ongoing international warrants.
SourceThe Express TribunePakistanOwner: Lakson GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Express Tribune

“France says Iran behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges”

“French Foreign Minister Barrot said that an investigation into the fridge hack was still underway and that Iran’s ambassador to France would be summoned.”

Key points from Euronews
  • French Foreign Minister Barrot alleged IRGC behind fridge attack series.
  • Investigation is ongoing and Iran's ambassador to France will be summoned.
  • Attacks targeted refrigeration units across more than 700 French retailers.
  • Stores include Carrefour, Monoprix, Intermarché and Coopérative U.
  • Attackers manually overridden fridge temperatures to cause disruption.
SourceEuronewsFranceLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Euronews

“France blames Iran’s Revolutionary Guards for cyber-attacks on supermarket fridges”

“French foreign minister vows European sanctions against Tehran over ‘unprecedented’ hacks last month”

Key points from The Guardian
  • France identified the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as responsible for the October fridge hacks.
  • The attacks were described as unprecedented in scale and aggression by the French foreign minister.
  • Sanctions will be implemented at the European level against those responsible.
  • A second wave of hacks impacted over 100 establishments across Europe and French blood banks.
  • Iran denies involvement; comments sought from Iran’s UN mission were not returned.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

“Iranian ambassador summoned over alleged cyberattacks on French supermarket fridges”

Key points from Middle East Eye
  • France summoned the Iranian ambassador to the foreign ministry over cyberattacks.
  • The attacks targeted refrigeration systems in French supermarkets.
  • France blames Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for the incidents.
  • Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced the attribution and consequences.
  • Barrot indicated possible further EU sanctions in response to the attacks.
SourceMiddle East EyeUnited KingdomLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Middle East Eye
Show all 17 reportsShow fewer

“France blames Iran for mass-hacks targeting freezers in grocery stores and blood banks”

“France’s foreign minister blamed Iran for launching at least two waves of cyberattacks targeting industrial refrigerated and freezer units across France and wider Europe.”

Key points from TechCrunch
  • France formally blamed Iran for cyberattacks on thousands of internet-connected refrigeration units.
  • Attacks affected cold and chilling units in grocery stores and blood banks across Europe.
  • Barrot said the actions were an unprecedented scale attack on national security.
  • Danfoss models involved were reported to lack continuing security fixes.
  • France will impose European-wide sanctions and has summoned Iran’s ambassador.
SourceTechCrunchUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at TechCrunch

“France says Iran behind 'unprecedented' cyberattacks on fridges”

““We will implement sanctions at the European level against all those responsible,” said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, accusing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of carrying out cyberattacks on supermarket refrigerators across France.”

Key points from Channel News Asia
  • France officiellement accuses Iran's IRGC of cyberattacks on French supermarket fridges.
  • Attacks on Oct 11-12 caused refrigerators to defrost and perishables to be discarded.
  • Paris prosecutor opened a judicial investigation into Shahid Kaveh, the IRGC cyber unit.
  • Barrot said sanctions will be imposed at the European level against Tehran.
  • EU and US officials discuss responses as the incident marks large-scale sabotage.
SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia

“France says Iranian hackers sabotaged supermarket refrigerators”

“The French government has blamed an Iranian military hacking unit for cyberattacks that disrupted refrigeration systems at roughly 700 grocery stores and other retail locations last month, causing food losses and at least 15 fires.”

Key points from Axios
  • France blames Iran's Shahid Kaveh hacking unit for Oct 11–12 sabotage.
  • Refrigeration equipment manipulated, raising temperatures and causing food losses.
  • At least 15 fires linked to the cyberattacks, with tens of millions in losses.
  • Some targets included small hydroelectric facilities; overall impact limited elsewhere.
  • France plans to summon Iran's ambassador and seek EU sanctions.
SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios

“France blames Iran for cyberattacks on supermarket fridges”

“French intelligence agencies have accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of orchestrating disruptive cyberattacks against commercial refrigerators. The incidents targeted hundreds of supermarkets and other food establishments, resulting in significant disruptions to cold-storage systems.”

Key points from The Times of India
  • French authorities identify Shahid Kaveh unit linked to the Revolutionary Guards as behind the hacks.
  • Around 700 commercial establishments across France targeted; at least 15 fires linked to temp increases.
  • Attacks disrupted refrigeration systems in hundreds of supermarkets and other food facilities.
  • Hackers used front groups like CyberAveng3rs and Cyber Isnaad Front as cover.
  • France summoned the Iranian ambassador; EU sanctions potential discussed amid the attacks.
SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India

“France blames Iran for cyberattack on supermarket fridges”

Key points from The Hindu
  • France blamed Iran for a large cyberattack on supermarket fridges in October.
  • Prosecutors said Iran's Revolutionary Guard led the operation and opened a formal investigation.
  • Around 700 of France's 10,000 supermarkets faced refrigeration failures and spoilage.
  • ATMs of Carrefour, Spar, Delhaize and some Ikea-affiliated restaurants were affected.
  • France pledged European sanctions and said the attack was unprecedented in scale.
SourceThe HinduIndiaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Hindu

How it spread

At least 17 outlets ran it in the 36 h before this Brief.

010209 Nov12:0010 Nov16 outlets

Not drawn: The Express Tribune. Its feed’s times aren’t reliable.

  1. CNN, 16:22 on Monday 9 November
  2. Al Jazeera, 16:33 on Monday 9 November
  3. Euronews, 16:39 on Monday 9 November
  4. France 24, 16:44 on Monday 9 November
  5. The Guardian, 17:02 on Monday 9 November
  6. Sky News, 17:04 on Monday 9 November
  7. Middle East Eye, 17:10 on Monday 9 November
  8. Irish Independent, 17:11 on Monday 9 November
  9. The Wall Street Journal, 17:37 on Monday 9 November
  10. TechCrunch, 19:19 on Monday 9 November
  11. Channel News Asia, 20:57 on Monday 9 November
  12. Japan Today, 21:33 on Monday 9 November
  13. Axios, 01:36 on Tuesday 10 November
  14. The Times of India, 01:54 on Tuesday 10 November
  15. The Hindu, 03:31 on Tuesday 10 November
  16. Financial Times, 09:30 on Tuesday 10 November
Sourceconcise.newsEach outlet in Coverage, at its first report of this story in the 36 h before the Brief. Outlets that ran the same wire story each count.From each outlet’s feed

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe Express TribunePakistanOwner: Lakson GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Express Tribune“French officials blame Iran for refrigerator hacks, vow retaliation”

“Joint report issued by French spy, cyber agencies accuses Shahid Kaveh of being behind the hacking campaign”

Key points from The Express Tribune
  • French officials accuse Iran's Revolutionary Guards of responsibility for October 2026 fridge hacks.
  • A joint report from French spy and cyber agencies links Shahid Kaveh to the campaign.
  • Hacks disrupted hundreds of supermarkets, causing fires and massive food waste.
  • Paris summoned Iran's ambassador and signaled EU sanctions against Tehran.
  • US and European investigators connect the incidents to Iran, with ongoing international warrants.
SourceEuronewsFranceLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Euronews“France says Iran behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges”

“French Foreign Minister Barrot said that an investigation into the fridge hack was still underway and that Iran’s ambassador to France would be summoned.”

Key points from Euronews
  • French Foreign Minister Barrot alleged IRGC behind fridge attack series.
  • Investigation is ongoing and Iran's ambassador to France will be summoned.
  • Attacks targeted refrigeration units across more than 700 French retailers.
  • Stores include Carrefour, Monoprix, Intermarché and Coopérative U.
  • Attackers manually overridden fridge temperatures to cause disruption.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“France blames Iran’s Revolutionary Guards for cyber-attacks on supermarket fridges”

“French foreign minister vows European sanctions against Tehran over ‘unprecedented’ hacks last month”

Key points from The Guardian
  • France identified the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as responsible for the October fridge hacks.
  • The attacks were described as unprecedented in scale and aggression by the French foreign minister.
  • Sanctions will be implemented at the European level against those responsible.
  • A second wave of hacks impacted over 100 establishments across Europe and French blood banks.
  • Iran denies involvement; comments sought from Iran’s UN mission were not returned.
SourceMiddle East EyeUnited KingdomLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Middle East Eye“Iranian ambassador summoned over alleged cyberattacks on French supermarket fridges”
Key points from Middle East Eye
  • France summoned the Iranian ambassador to the foreign ministry over cyberattacks.
  • The attacks targeted refrigeration systems in French supermarkets.
  • France blames Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for the incidents.
  • Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced the attribution and consequences.
  • Barrot indicated possible further EU sanctions in response to the attacks.
Show all 17 reportsShow fewer
SourceTechCrunchUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at TechCrunch“France blames Iran for mass-hacks targeting freezers in grocery stores and blood banks”

“France’s foreign minister blamed Iran for launching at least two waves of cyberattacks targeting industrial refrigerated and freezer units across France and wider Europe.”

Key points from TechCrunch
  • France formally blamed Iran for cyberattacks on thousands of internet-connected refrigeration units.
  • Attacks affected cold and chilling units in grocery stores and blood banks across Europe.
  • Barrot said the actions were an unprecedented scale attack on national security.
  • Danfoss models involved were reported to lack continuing security fixes.
  • France will impose European-wide sanctions and has summoned Iran’s ambassador.
SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia“France says Iran behind 'unprecedented' cyberattacks on fridges”

““We will implement sanctions at the European level against all those responsible,” said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, accusing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of carrying out cyberattacks on supermarket refrigerators across France.”

Key points from Channel News Asia
  • France officiellement accuses Iran's IRGC of cyberattacks on French supermarket fridges.
  • Attacks on Oct 11-12 caused refrigerators to defrost and perishables to be discarded.
  • Paris prosecutor opened a judicial investigation into Shahid Kaveh, the IRGC cyber unit.
  • Barrot said sanctions will be imposed at the European level against Tehran.
  • EU and US officials discuss responses as the incident marks large-scale sabotage.
SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios“France says Iranian hackers sabotaged supermarket refrigerators”

“The French government has blamed an Iranian military hacking unit for cyberattacks that disrupted refrigeration systems at roughly 700 grocery stores and other retail locations last month, causing food losses and at least 15 fires.”

Key points from Axios
  • France blames Iran's Shahid Kaveh hacking unit for Oct 11–12 sabotage.
  • Refrigeration equipment manipulated, raising temperatures and causing food losses.
  • At least 15 fires linked to the cyberattacks, with tens of millions in losses.
  • Some targets included small hydroelectric facilities; overall impact limited elsewhere.
  • France plans to summon Iran's ambassador and seek EU sanctions.
SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India“France blames Iran for cyberattacks on supermarket fridges”

“French intelligence agencies have accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of orchestrating disruptive cyberattacks against commercial refrigerators. The incidents targeted hundreds of supermarkets and other food establishments, resulting in significant disruptions to cold-storage systems.”

Key points from The Times of India
  • French authorities identify Shahid Kaveh unit linked to the Revolutionary Guards as behind the hacks.
  • Around 700 commercial establishments across France targeted; at least 15 fires linked to temp increases.
  • Attacks disrupted refrigeration systems in hundreds of supermarkets and other food facilities.
  • Hackers used front groups like CyberAveng3rs and Cyber Isnaad Front as cover.
  • France summoned the Iranian ambassador; EU sanctions potential discussed amid the attacks.
SourceThe HinduIndiaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Hindu“France blames Iran for cyberattack on supermarket fridges”
Key points from The Hindu
  • France blamed Iran for a large cyberattack on supermarket fridges in October.
  • Prosecutors said Iran's Revolutionary Guard led the operation and opened a formal investigation.
  • Around 700 of France's 10,000 supermarkets faced refrigeration failures and spoilage.
  • ATMs of Carrefour, Spar, Delhaize and some Ikea-affiliated restaurants were affected.
  • France pledged European sanctions and said the attack was unprecedented in scale.

AI wrote this story from the reports above. No person checked it before it was published. How concise.news works

How it travelled

Norway’s press was first, at 16:10 on Monday 9 November. The United Kingdom’s first came 53 min later.

and 53 more countries
  • A report of the story
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Not drawn: 1News (TVNZ), Ammon News, Daily Maverick and 20 more. They ran only copies.

  • In the story
    1. France: 10 outlets, the first at 16:39 on Monday 9 November
      • TF1 Info, at 16:31 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Euronews, at 16:39 on Monday 9 November
      • France 24, at 16:44 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Libération, at 17:21 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • RFI, at 17:30 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • ici (ex-France Bleu), at 19:03 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • franceinfo, at 22:04 on Monday 9 November; a related report at 16:15 on Monday 9 November
      • BFM TV, at 07:54 on Tuesday 10 November; a related report at 05:19 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Le Monde, at 08:37 on Tuesday 10 November; a related report at 16:41 on Monday 9 November
      • 20 Minutes, at 08:59 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    2. Iran: 6 outlets, the first at 16:58 on Monday 9 November
      • Iran International, at 16:55 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • IranWire, at 16:58 on Monday 9 November; a related report at 08:55 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Entekhab, at 17:00 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Asr-e Iran, at 18:37 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Etemad Online, at 17:12 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
      • Donya-e-Eqtesad, at 17:39 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    3. United Kingdom: 9 outlets, the first at 17:02 on Monday 9 November
      • Reuters, at 16:44 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • BBC, at 16:51 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • The Guardian, at 17:02 on Monday 9 November
      • Sky News, at 17:04 on Monday 9 November
      • Middle East Eye, at 17:10 on Monday 9 November; a related report at 19:51 on Tuesday 10 November
      • The Independent, at 17:45 on Monday 9 November; a related report at 14:25 on Tuesday 10 November
      • The Register, at 22:45 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Financial Times, at 09:30 on Tuesday 10 November; a related report at 18:31 on Monday 9 November
      • TechRadar, at 11:01 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
  • Elsewhere
    1. Norway: 1 outlet, the first at 16:10 on Monday 9 November
      • VG, at 16:10 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    2. Brazil: 4 outlets, the first at 16:17 on Monday 9 November
      • g1, at 16:17 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Estadão, at 18:14 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Metrópoles, at 20:05 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • O Globo, at 08:33 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    3. United States: 16 outlets, the first at 16:22 on Monday 9 November
      • CNN, at 16:22 on Monday 9 November; a related report at 16:22 on Monday 9 November
      • Bloomberg, at 16:34 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • CBS News, at 17:15 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • AP News, at 17:18 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • The Wall Street Journal, at 17:37 on Monday 9 November
      • The New York Times, at 18:16 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Gizmodo, at 19:09 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • TechCrunch, at 19:19 on Monday 9 November
      • Los Angeles Times, at 19:59 on Monday 9 November
      • Forbes, at 20:02 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • New York Post, at 20:06 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • The Washington Post, at 20:11 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • NPR, at 22:30 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Axios, at 01:36 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Breitbart, at 12:05 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
      • qz.com, at 13:00 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    4. Netherlands: 2 outlets, the first at 16:22 on Monday 9 November
      • NU.nl, at 16:22 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • NOS, at 18:26 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    5. Italy: 4 outlets, the first at 16:31 on Monday 9 November
      • la Repubblica, at 16:31 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • ANSA, at 16:40 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • TGcom24, at 17:45 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Corriere della Sera, at 20:26 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    6. Qatar: 1 outlet, the first at 16:33 on Monday 9 November
      • Al Jazeera, at 16:33 on Monday 9 November; a related report at 01:01 on Tuesday 10 November
    7. Sweden: 1 outlet, the first at 16:36 on Monday 9 November
      • SVT Nyheter, at 16:36 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    8. Spain: 7 outlets, the first at 16:37 on Monday 9 November
      • elDiario.es, at 16:33 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • 20minutos, at 16:33 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • El Español, at 16:37 on Monday 9 November; a related report at 04:00 on Tuesday 10 November
      • El Confidencial, at 16:39 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • El País, at 16:49 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • La Vanguardia, at 17:00 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • El Mundo, at 18:56 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    9. Türkiye: 3 outlets, the first at 16:38 on Monday 9 November
      • Anadolu Agency, at 16:38 on Monday 9 November; a related report at 16:38 on Monday 9 November
      • Hürriyet, at 18:19 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Cumhuriyet, at 08:30 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    10. Germany: 6 outlets, the first at 16:42 on Monday 9 November
      • DW, at 16:42 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Bild, at 17:10 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Der Spiegel, at 17:20 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • tagesschau (ARD), at 17:51 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Zeit Online, at 11:20 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
      • t-online, at 14:39 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    11. Hong Kong: 2 outlets, the first at 16:42 on Monday 9 November
      • South China Morning Post, at 16:42 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Sing Tao Headline, at 18:55 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    12. Saudi Arabia: 4 outlets, the first at 17:00 on Monday 9 November
      • Al Yaum, at 17:00 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Al Mowaten, at 08:34 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
      • Ajel, at 16:12 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
      • Al Watan (Saudi), at 18:51 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    13. Palestine: 3 outlets, the first at 17:02 on Monday 9 November
      • Al-Quds, at 17:02 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Sada News, at 17:04 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Amad Media, at 19:55 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    14. Finland: 1 outlet, the first at 17:03 on Monday 9 November
      • Helsingin Sanomat, at 17:03 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    15. Ireland: 2 outlets, the first at 17:11 on Monday 9 November
      • Irish Independent, at 17:11 on Monday 9 November; a related report at 05:30 on Tuesday 10 November
      • The Irish Times, at 18:04 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    16. Austria: 1 outlet, the first at 17:11 on Monday 9 November
      • Der Standard, at 17:11 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    17. United Arab Emirates: 2 outlets, the first at 17:13 on Monday 9 November
      • Sky News Arabia, at 17:13 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • The National, at 10:25 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    18. Hungary: 2 outlets, the first at 17:24 on Monday 9 November
      • 444, at 17:24 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Telex, at 17:35 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    19. Serbia: 2 outlets, the first at 17:27 on Monday 9 November
      • N1 Srbija, at 17:27 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Danas, at 07:30 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    20. Russia: 5 outlets, the first at 17:33 on Monday 9 November
      • Interfax, at 17:33 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Vedomosti, at 18:30 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Fontanka, at 20:10 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Meduza, at 20:49 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Moskovskij Komsomolets, Owner under EU and UK sanctions, at 06:01 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    21. Indonesia: 1 outlet, the first at 17:33 on Monday 9 November
      • detikcom, at 17:33 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    22. Luxembourg: 1 outlet, the first at 17:34 on Monday 9 November
      • RTL Lëtzebuerg, at 17:34 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    23. Greece: 2 outlets, the first at 17:40 on Monday 9 November
      • To Vima, at 17:40 on Monday 9 November
      • ERTnews, at 08:29 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    24. Slovenia: 2 outlets, the first at 17:48 on Monday 9 November
      • RTV Slovenija (MMC), at 17:48 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Delo, at 17:52 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    25. Poland: 4 outlets, the first at 17:52 on Monday 9 November
      • Onet Wiadomości, at 17:52 on Monday 9 November; a related report at 16:40 on Tuesday 10 November
      • RMF24, at 18:03 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • TVP Info, at 18:05 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Interia Wydarzenia, at 12:24 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    26. Portugal: 1 outlet, the first at 17:54 on Monday 9 November
      • Expresso, at 17:54 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    27. Chile: 1 outlet, the first at 18:06 on Monday 9 November
      • La Tercera, at 18:06 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    28. Romania: 2 outlets, the first at 18:09 on Monday 9 November
      • Digi24, at 18:09 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Știrile ProTV, at 19:24 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    29. Peru: 1 outlet, the first at 18:13 on Monday 9 November
      • La Republica, at 18:13 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    30. Iraq: 1 outlet, the first at 18:15 on Monday 9 November
      • Shafaq News, at 18:15 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    31. Estonia: 2 outlets, the first at 18:25 on Monday 9 November
      • ERR, at 18:25 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • ERR, at 19:27 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    32. Belarus: 2 outlets, the first at 18:39 on Monday 9 November
      • Zerkalo, at 18:39 on Monday 9 November
      • Nasha Niva, at 20:39 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    33. Latvia: 1 outlet, the first at 18:46 on Monday 9 November
      • LSM, at 18:46 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    34. Lithuania: 1 outlet, the first at 18:56 on Monday 9 November
      • Respublika, at 18:56 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    35. Taiwan: 3 outlets, the first at 19:01 on Monday 9 November
      • Liberty Times, at 19:01 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • PTS News, at 01:18 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
      • Central News Agency, at 02:05 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    36. Japan: 5 outlets, the first at 19:02 on Monday 9 November
      • Asahi Shimbun, at 19:02 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • FNN Prime Online (Fuji TV), at 21:26 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • TBS NEWS DIG, at 23:01 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Mainichi Shimbun, at 01:02 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
      • Nishinippon Shimbun, at 01:07 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    37. Slovakia: 1 outlet, the first at 19:05 on Monday 9 November
      • SME, at 19:05 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    38. Croatia: 1 outlet, the first at 19:14 on Monday 9 November
      • HRT Vijesti, at 19:14 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    39. South Korea: 3 outlets, the first at 19:26 on Monday 9 November
      • Dong-A Ilbo, at 19:26 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Kyunghyang Shinmun, at 22:59 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Chosun Ilbo, at 05:36 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    40. Australia: 3 outlets, the first at 20:07 on Monday 9 November
      • The Sydney Morning Herald, at 18:44 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • The West Australian, at 19:59 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • SBS News, at 20:07 on Monday 9 November
    41. Kazakhstan: 1 outlet, the first at 20:40 on Monday 9 November
      • Tengrinews, at 20:40 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    42. Singapore: 1 outlet, the first at 20:57 on Monday 9 November
      • Channel News Asia, at 20:57 on Monday 9 November
    43. Israel: 5 outlets, the first at 21:55 on Monday 9 November
      • Maariv, at 16:16 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Walla! News, at 16:20 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Ynet, at 16:39 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Globes, at 17:31 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • The Times of Israel, at 21:55 on Monday 9 November
    44. Senegal: 1 outlet, the first at 22:26 on Monday 9 November
      • Seneweb, at 22:26 on Monday 9 November, a related report
    45. Pakistan: 2 outlets, the first at 23:41 on Monday 9 November
      • Daily Express, at 23:41 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Daily Jang, at 04:11 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    46. Ukraine: 5 outlets, the first at 00:17 on Tuesday 10 November
      • LB.ua, at 18:55 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • UNN (Ukrainian National News), at 19:42 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Dzerkalo Tyzhnia (ZN.ua), at 21:55 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • english.nv.ua, at 00:17 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Kyiv Post, at 13:15 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    47. India: 5 outlets, the first at 01:54 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Hindustan Times, at 17:22 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • NDTV, at 18:59 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • Aaj Tak, at 21:06 on Monday 9 November, a related report
      • The Times of India, at 01:54 on Tuesday 10 November; a related report at 22:15 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Mathrubhumi, at 06:10 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    48. Oman: 1 outlet, the first at 02:08 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Times of Oman, at 02:08 on Tuesday 10 November
    49. Bangladesh: 1 outlet, the first at 05:53 on Tuesday 10 November
      • RisingBD, at 05:53 on Tuesday 10 November
    50. Moldova: 2 outlets, the first at 06:43 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Moldova 1 (Teleradio-Moldova), at 06:43 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
      • Ziarul de Garda, at 06:56 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    51. North Macedonia: 1 outlet, the first at 07:32 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Meta.mk, at 07:32 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    52. Nepal: 2 outlets, the first at 07:34 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Ratopati, at 07:34 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Nagarik, at 09:12 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    53. Thailand: 1 outlet, the first at 07:45 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Bangkok Post, at 07:45 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    54. Paraguay: 1 outlet, the first at 08:00 on Tuesday 10 November
      • ABC Color, at 08:00 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    55. Belgium: 3 outlets, the first at 08:06 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Het Laatste Nieuws, at 08:06 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
      • RTBF Info, at 12:35 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
      • The Brussels Times, at 21:41 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    56. Tunisia: 1 outlet, the first at 10:25 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Mosaïque FM, at 10:25 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    57. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 1 outlet, the first at 14:53 on Tuesday 10 November
      • N1 BiH, at 14:53 on Tuesday 10 November; a related report at 20:00 on Monday 9 November
    58. Egypt: 1 outlet, the first at 15:32 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Al-Shorouk, at 15:32 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    59. Switzerland: 1 outlet, the first at 16:00 on Tuesday 10 November
      • Neue Zürcher Zeitung, at 16:00 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    60. Albania: 1 outlet, the first at 21:47 on Tuesday 10 November
      • BalkanWeb, at 21:47 on Tuesday 10 November, a related report
    61. Malaysia: 2 outlets, the first at 01:14 on Wednesday 11 November
      • Berita Harian, at 01:14 on Wednesday 11 November, a related report
      • Harian Metro, at 01:19 on Wednesday 11 November, a related report

These presses aren’t equally free. Some outlets here are owned or funded by a state.

France

Press freedom 25th of 180 · RSF 2026

First report at 16:39 on Monday 9 November.

Euronews

“France says Iran behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges”
Show its outlets: France

  • TF1 Info

    9 Nov · 16:31 · 6 reports · Related

  • Euronews

    9 Nov · 16:39 · 1 report · In Coverage

  • France 24 · Public broadcaster

    9 Nov · 16:44 · 5 reports · Related

  • Libération

    9 Nov · 17:21 · 3 reports · Related

  • RFI · Public broadcaster

    9 Nov · 17:30 · 1 report · Related

  • ici (ex-France Bleu) · Public broadcaster

    9 Nov · 19:03 · 2 reports · Related

  • franceinfo · Public broadcaster

    9 Nov · 22:04 · 5 reports

  • BFM TV

    10 Nov · 07:54 · 8 reports

  • Le Monde

    10 Nov · 08:37 · 4 reports

  • 20 Minutes

    10 Nov · 08:59 · 1 report · Related

Iran

Press freedom 177th of 180 · RSF 2026

First report at 16:58 on Monday 9 November.

IranWire · Independent, in exile

Machine-translated from Persian

“France: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was behind cyberattack on supermarket refrigerators”

فرانسه: سپاه پاسداران عامل حمله سایبری به یخچال‌ فروشگاه‌ها بود

Show its outlets: Iran

  • Iran International · Independent, in exile · United Kingdom-based

    9 Nov · 16:55 · 3 reports · Related

  • IranWire · Independent, in exile

    9 Nov · 16:58 · 5 reports

  • Entekhab

    9 Nov · 17:00 · 2 reports · Related

  • Asr-e Iran

    9 Nov · 18:37 · 2 reports · Related

  • Etemad Online

    10 Nov · 17:12 · 1 report · Related

  • Donya-e-Eqtesad

    10 Nov · 17:39 · 1 report · Related

United Kingdom

Press freedom 18th of 180 · RSF 2026

First report at 17:02 on Monday 9 November.

The Guardian

“France blames Iran’s Revolutionary Guards for cyber-attacks on supermarket fridges”
Show its outlets: United Kingdom

  • Reuters

    9 Nov · 16:44 · 2 reports · Related

  • BBC · Public broadcaster

    9 Nov · 16:51 · 1 report · Related

  • The Guardian

    9 Nov · 17:02 · 2 reports · In Coverage

  • Sky News

    9 Nov · 17:04 · 2 reports · In Coverage

  • Middle East Eye

    9 Nov · 17:10 · 2 reports · In Coverage

  • The Independent

    9 Nov · 17:45 · 3 reports

  • The Register

    9 Nov · 22:45 · 1 report · Related

  • Financial Times

    10 Nov · 09:30 · 2 reports · In Coverage

  • TechRadar

    10 Nov · 11:01 · 1 report · Related

Sourceconcise.newsEach outlet’s first report of this story, by its country.Reports from 24 h before the Brief to 48 h after.Found after the Brief picked its stories. They don’t change its ranking.From each outlet’s feedPress freedom: RSF World Press Freedom Index 2026Checked 17:54 on Wednesday 11 November

Why it’s in the Brief

Ranked 6th of 10.

Starting score
5.0
Public-interest topic
+1.0
Public-interest terms in the text
+1.25
Corroboration by independent outlets
+1.6
Score
8.85

The ranking is the same for everyone.

Perspective mix. 4 center-left · 6 center · 7 unrated.RatingsAllSides and Media Bias/Fact CheckLean and credibility are curated from their public ratings.Unknown outlets stay unrated, never guessed.

Blindspot. No right-leaning outlet is covering this story. Worth knowing before you make up your mind.

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