Red Cross secures 3,500 blood bags after cyberattack
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The Belgian Red Cross is taking proactive steps to secure its connected refrigerators and 3,500 blood bags against potential cyberattacks. This follows a recent incident where hackers targeted blood supplies, prompting urgent protective measures across the country.
In other domestic news, students occupying the Université Libre de Bruxelles have formally presented their demands to the rector, covering a range of issues including armaments, tuition fees, colonial history, and the establishment of a prayer room. Separately, Minister Caroline Gennez has removed a young doctor from specialist training due to patient safety concerns, marking a significant intervention in the medical field.
The ongoing federal political crisis remains a key focus, with discussions surrounding Prime Minister Bart De Wever's proposal on wealth being critically analyzed for its substance. Georges-Louis Bouchez, chairman of the Mouvement Réformateur (MR), has expressed the party's openness to compromise amidst the government's instability. Meanwhile, a second suspect has been released in the investigation into the death of police officer Nordine El Talbi.