Cyberattacks hit supermarkets and blood banks; experts flag physical and health security risks
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French cybersecurity firm Thales reports suspicious access attempts targeting hospital cooling systems that store vaccines and blood products, following a wave of cyberattacks that destroyed food stock in European supermarkets. The shift indicates a deliberate targeting of critical cold-chain infrastructure, raising concerns about potential supply chain disruptions in healthcare. The extent of the intrusions and any confirmed impact remain unclear.
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Cyberattacks targeting European supermarket refrigeration systems have caused significant food spoilage and financial losses. Threat actors are now reportedly probing hospital cooling systems storing critical medical supplies, indicating a deliberate shift in targeting. The FBI has issued a warning regarding similar threats to industrial refrigeration systems in the US, suggesting a broader, evolving campaign against critical cold chain infrastructure.
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