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Cyberattack hits refrigeration serving French blood donation service

Original: Noch mehr internetz der kühlschränke Hängt alles ans internetz, haben sie gesagt. Das ist modern, hipp, bekwem, zukunft

A cyberattack has struck refrigeration systems operated by the service provider Coolworld, which supplies cooling for facilities of the French blood donation institute. The incident, widely mocked online as a cautionary tale about the 'internet of things', shows how connecting everyday equipment to networks can create serious vulnerabilities. Commenters are sarcastically noting that everything was supposedly supposed to go online because it is modern, convenient and forward-looking.

Why now: The irony of 'smart' connected fridges being knocked out by a cyberattack, with potential impact on the blood supply, makes the story both alarming and meme-worthy.

CoolworldFrench blood donation institute (EFS)France

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