Plasma Panic: Octapharma Centers Shut Down Amid Ransomware Scare, Threatening Global Supply

When Octapharma Plasma’s network hiccup turned into a full-blown ransomware rodeo, the IT team learned security is no joke—especially with 150+ centers on lockdown and Europe’s plasma supply on the line. Cyber cowboys, yeehaw! 🤠💉 #FrontierCyberattack

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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But when cybercriminals give you ransomware? Octapharma Plasma and Frontier Communications might prefer a stiff drink instead. It seems the only "network issues" here are the kind that come with a ransom note and a side of "I told you so" from IT security pros.

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