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A cyberattack changed temperature and defrost settings at refrigeration systems at three French blood-service sites, according to reports citing the French blood service and other authorities. Alarm systems and staff response prevented reported damage to blood products; the articles do not identify who was responsible.
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The reported incident affected French facilities, not U.S. blood services. The broader pattern of attacks on refrigeration systems may be relevant to organizations that rely on connected equipment, but the articles do not report a U.S. incident or disruption.