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Hackers Hijack French Blood Plasma Freezers, Alter Temperatures

Original: Hackers Hijacked French Blood Plasma Freezers, Changing Temperature Settings From −30°C to 110°C https:// cybersecurityn

Hackers allegedly gained access to freezers storing blood plasma at a French facility, remotely changing temperature settings from −30°C to 110°C. The attack reportedly targeted internet-connected refrigeration equipment, raising alarms about the vulnerability of critical medical infrastructure. Commenters flagged it as a potentially dangerous act of sabotage, with some linking it to Russian hacking groups, though attribution remains unconfirmed.

Why now: The attack's potential threat to lives and critical healthcare infrastructure has sparked concern about cybersecurity in medical systems

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