New cyberattack targets French blood banks, health ministry says

On November 2, French blood banks were hit by a cyberattack that attempted to raise storage temperatures to dangerous levels but was detected and stopped before any damage occurred. The French Blood Establishment (EFS) oversees the country's blood collection and distribution network and supports more than a million patients annually with products like blood, plasma, and platelets. This attack follows similar incidents across Europe where hackers remotely tampered with supermarket fridges and freezers, causing significant food spoilage in multiple countries. The EFS reported that alarm systems prevented any compromise of the vital blood supplies. Investigations into the equipment potentially affected are ongoing as authorities review the timeline for ensuring continued safety.