New cyberattack targets French blood banks

A cyberattack targeting French blood banks aimed to raise storage temperatures but was successfully prevented. Authorities confirmed no blood products were damaged. This incident follows similar attacks on supermarkets across Europe, leading to significant food spoilage. The French Blood Establishment reported that temperature thresholds were altered at three sites but monitoring systems detected the issue promptly, ensuring safety. Investigations are ongoing by national cybersecurity and health agencies.

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