Refrigerators of the French Blood Establishment fall victim to a cyberattack

The French Blood Establishment (EFS) confirmed a cyberattack on November 2, targeting cooling systems at its facilities. Anomalies were detected in blood product preparation and distribution sites, with temperature thresholds raised in cold storage units. The affected equipment was managed by a contractor, identified by Le Canard Enchainé as Coolworld. Coolworld acknowledged that a limited number of its units were impacted by a cybersecurity incident related to third-party software, stating they responded swiftly with appropriate measures.