Cyberattacks on European Blood Banks and Freezers Raise Alarms Over Security Risks

11/04/2026

The cyberattack on several French blood banks comes after supermarkets across Europe reported their fridges​ and freezers​ were remotely taken over by hackers.

11/04/2026

Blood bank sites in France are the latest to be hit by cyber attackers.

11/04/2026

The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.

11/04/2026

Large-scale hacks targeting grocery stores in Europe and France's blood banks are renewing concerns about the vulnerabilities of everyday "smart" devices.

11/04/2026

The incident in France comes soon after cyber attacks on supermarket fridges forced them to throw away food

11/03/2026

A cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe hit stores in Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg, raising freezer temperatures and forcing retailers to discard food stocks.

11/03/2026

A wave of disruptions at grocery stores, which some officials blame on cyberattacks, highlights the vulnerability of supply chains. Shops across Europe were affected again on Monday.