France justifies weak cyber security by blaming Iran.
Kianoush Adib, an expert in cyber affairs, wrote in response to the French accusations:
The French governments accusation against the Islamic Republic of Iran that it is behind a cyber attack targeting 700 stores is nothing more than a desperate political attempt to divert public attention from the internal crises of the country, from the social protests and the sensitive atmosphere before the elections, and not an accusation based on precise technical evidence.
Adib pointed to the Iranian Foreign Ministry's denial of these accusations, and emphasized that the Islamic Republic reserves its right to pursue the matter according to the law and to take appropriate measures against hostile actions and attempts to damage the country's international reputation, and emphasized that baseless accusations, threats and pressure on the Iranian people will not remain unanswered.