Brussels:Belgian security services have reported potential connections between Iranian-linked hacker groups and recent cyberattacks on refrigeration systems at supermarkets and retailers throughout Belgium. This was announced by Interior and Security Minister Bernard Quintin.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Quintin revealed that authorities are currently investigating signs suggesting involvement from actors associated with Iran in these cyber incidents. The federal prosecutor's office is actively examining these indications.

The cyberattacks, which occurred earlier this month, disrupted cooling equipment at several Belgian supermarkets and retail outlets, leading to the disposal of food products valued at tens of thousands of euros. Similar attacks were noted in France in October, where the Paris prosecutor's office identified Iranian links to the hacker groups involved. Minister Quintin emphasized the seriousness with which these cyberattacks are being treated and noted that all necessary resources are being deployed to evaluate the threat adequately.