Hackers reportedly alter French blood plasma freezer settings via provider Coolworld
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Hackers reportedly broke into cooling equipment run by Coolworld, a company that works for France's national blood service, EFS. The attack was reportedly detected overnight on 1 to 2 November 2026 and changed freezer temperatures from about minus 30 degrees Celsius to 110 degrees, which could put blood products meant for medical use at risk.
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