French blood banks escape damage after cyberattack on cooling systems

This week, a cyberattack targeted three French blood banks, attempting to raise the temperature of plasma storage units. The attack was thwarted before any damage occurred, ensuring no blood was lost. French authorities are investigating a possible link to similar hacks affecting supermarket cooling systems across Europe. The blood supplier Établissement français du sang (EFS) confirmed that alarms were triggered in time to prevent harm. The incident follows reports of supermarkets in multiple countries experiencing temperature increases in their refrigeration units, leading to significant food spoilage and financial losses. EFS maintains that their operations remain unaffected, allowing continued service to hospitals.