Cyberattack disrupts blood storage refrigeration systems in France

France's national blood service (Établissement Français du Sang) confirmed a cyberattack targeting a third-party refrigeration equipment provider. The attack altered temperature and defrost settings at three blood storage facilities, directly threatening the integrity of stored blood products. This incident highlights the vulnerability of critical healthcare supply chain components to cyberattacks. The attack targeted operational technology (OT) systems responsible for maintaining safe storage conditions for blood. No specific threat actor has been attributed at this time. The incident raises serious concerns about patient safety and the security of medical infrastructure. Authorities and cybersecurity teams are investigating the breach and working to restore normal operations.