French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits
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14 hours agoJoe TidyCyber correspondent, BBC World ServiceGetty ImagesFrench authorities say that fridges used in medical facilities to store blood for donations were impacted by recent cyber-attacks by unknown hackers.
The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers, with temperatures set to rise - but staff intervened to protect blood supplies.
"No health impact has been identified and no loss of blood products is to be reported," the EFS said.
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14 hours agoJoe TidyCyber correspondent, BBC World ServiceGetty ImagesFrench authorities say that fridges used in medical facilities to store blood for donations were impacted by recent cyber-attacks by unknown hackers.
The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers, with temperatures set to rise - but staff intervened to protect blood supplies.
"No health impact has been identified and no loss of blood products is to be reported," the EFS said.