French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits
- 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.
Confirmed
- 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.
Sources: BBC News