“French blood banks foil new cyberattack targeting refrigerators”

Key points

• Three cold stores with donated blood samples were targeted in France.
• The attack interrupted monitoring and control systems at the sites.
• The refrigerators were set to reach 110C instead of -30C, per reports.
• Health authorities said there was no health impact or loss of blood products.
• Investigations are ongoing by France’s national cybersecurity agency and health ministry.