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Hackers Almost Destroyed France's Blood Plasma Supply. Here's How Close They Came

Hackers breached a refrigeration contractor serving France's national blood service and manipulated cold-storage controls at three sites, but alarms enabled staff to protect plasma supplies.

Latin Times · Nov 5

Cyberattack hits French blood bank site but no blood products are compromised

French authorities say a cyberattack on several blood banks tried to raise temperatures to dangerous levels but was stopped before causing damage

The Independent UK · Nov 4

Hackers Target French Blood Storage Systems, Reportedly Setting Temperatures to 110°C

France's national blood service says a cyberattack altered refrigeration settings at three plasma storage sites, but alarms and staff intervention prevented product losses and health consequences.

International Business Times UK · Nov 4