French blood banks hacked in latest cyber-attack on Europe
In what authorities describe as an escalation of recent European cyber-attacks on refrigeration systems, attackers accessed France's blood service (EFS) infrastructure and set temperature and defrosting thresholds to 'very high levels' across three blood product storage facilities. Quick intervention by technicians prevented spoilage of vital blood products. This attack represents part of a broader pattern of cyber-threats targeting critical infrastructure.
Key points
- Hackers accessed temperature controls at three French blood storage facilities
- Systems set to dangerous levels but alarm systems enabled timely technician intervention
- Part of escalating pattern of cyber-attacks on European refrigeration infrastructure
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