Hackers Push France Blood Bank Freezers to 110°C
Hackers reached cold storage units used to keep blood products safe at France's blood bank and raised their temperature settings. Those freezers are normally kept at a freezing −30°C, but the hackers pushed the settings up to 110°C, which is 230°F.
Context
Context: Blood banks depend on tightly controlled cold storage, and many medical devices are connected to networks that can be attacked. Cyberattacks on hospitals and health services have become a growing concern worldwide, especially when they affect patient care.
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