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U.S. Agencies Warn of Hackers Targeting Industrial Refrigeration to Disrupt Food and Medicine Storage
Matched: health
Five U.S. agencies including CISA and the FBI have warned that hackers are targeting industrial refrigeration and cold chain systems used in healthcare, food storage, and transport. Attackers exploiting weak credentials, unpatched software, or internet-exposed devices could alter temperatures, damage equipment, or block operators from monitoring conditions. Recommended defenses include network isolation, strong authentication, firmware updates, and removing controllers from direct internet access.
Hackers Hijacked French Blood Plasma Freezers, Changing Temperature Settings From −30°C to 110°C
Matched: medical
Hackers changed temperature settings on freezers used by France's blood establishment EFS from −30°C to 110°C by targeting cooling supplier Coolworld overnight on November 1–2, 2026. Staff detected abnormal readings in time, and authorities say no operational consequences resulted. Frozen plasma for transfusions was reportedly involved, but no destroyed supplies, disrupted transfusions, or patient harm have been confirmed. No attackers have been identified.