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Hackers tamper with fridges storing France's blood plasma; alarms prevent losses

Attackers raised temperature settings at three cold-storage sites of France's national blood service overnight on 1 to 2 November 2026, through a refrigeration contractor. The service says no blood products were lost.

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    Hackers tamper with fridges storing France's blood plasma; alarms prevent losses

    Attackers raised temperature settings at three cold-storage sites of France's national blood service overnight on 1 to 2 November 2026, through a refrigeration contractor. The service says no blood products were lost.

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