HealthFrench blood storage facilities hacked in latest cyberattack on Europe

France’s national blood service said hackers accessed control systems at three contractor-run cold stores and raised temperature and defrosting thresholds to very high levels. Alarm systems allowed technicians to intervene before products were compromised. The service moved the affected products, reinforced equipment monitoring and alerted national authorities; EU agencies are discussing a collective response.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:03Original