French blood banks foil new cyberattack targeting refrigerators
Summary
A cyberattack on a refrigeration service provider disrupted monitoring and control systems at three French sites storing donated blood and plasma. Alarm systems protected the supplies, and authorities reported no loss of blood products or interruption to collection and distribution.Key Facts
- The French Blood Establishment said the incident affected three cold-storage sites on Monday.
- The stores held blood samples and plasma for transfusions and medicine production.
- Le Canard Enchaîné reported that the systems were set to reach 110°C instead of -30°C.
- The French Blood Establishment reported no health impact and no loss of blood products.
- Blood collection and distribution continued without interruption.
- France’s health ministry and national cybersecurity agency are investigating the incident.
- On Wednesday, Credit Mutuel Arkéa said a separate cyberattack enabled fraudulent transactions, but client assets were not affected.
- Ahold Delhaize said a cyberattack affecting stores in the Netherlands, Belgium and the United States could cut fourth-quarter sales by up to €250 million.
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