Over One Million French Bank Accounts Illegally Accessed Amid Rising Cybersecurity Threats
France suffers a major cyber breach affecting 1.2 million bank accounts amid its ranking as the second most vulnerable country to data breaches worldwide.
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Over One Million French Bank Accounts Illegally Accessed Amid Rising Cybersecurity Threats
France suffers a major cyber breach affecting 1.2 million bank accounts amid its ranking as the second most vulnerable country to data breaches worldwide.
French Authorities Raid X's Offices in Cybercrime Investigation Targeting Elon Musk's Platform
French prosecutors raid X's offices amid investigation into alleged cybercrimes involving harmful content and AI misuse, with Elon Musk summoned for questioning.
French Authorities Search X's Offices Amid Cybercrime Investigation, Summon Elon Musk
French prosecutors have conducted a cybercrime search of X's offices and summoned Elon Musk for questioning over concerns about the platform's algorithms and AI misuse.
Arcom and Justice System Step Up Against Online Harassment of Entertainment Show Candidates
Arcom and the justice system have launched enhanced measures to combat the rising online harassment of candidates in French entertainment shows like Miss France and Star Academy in 2026.
Urssaf Data Breach Exposes Employment Data of 12 Million French Workers
Urssaf discloses unauthorized data access impacting 12 million French workers' employment information, prompting phishing warnings and security actions.
La Poste Cyberattack Lessens but Continues Amid Christmas Parcel Rush
The cyberattack on La Poste's online services has lessened but continues, with deliveries ongoing and no data compromise reported during the peak Christmas period.
Cyberattack Disrupts La Poste Online Services in Critical Pre-Christmas Period
A cyberattack on December 22, 2025, disrupted La Poste's online services during the Christmas peak, while physical mail and banking operations continued with adaptations.
22-Year-Old Hacker Charged and Detained Over Major Cyberattack on French Ministry of Interior
Melvin L., a 22-year-old suspect, has been charged and detained in connection with a serious cyberattack on the French Ministry of Interior that compromised sensitive judicial data.
22-Year-Old Arrested After Major Cyberattack on French Ministry of the Interior
French authorities arrest a 22-year-old in connection with a major cyberattack on the Ministry of the Interior, revealing vulnerabilities and leading to enhanced security protocols.
Serious Cyberattack Hits French Ministry of the Interior, Judicial Records Compromised
A major cyberattack on France's Ministry of the Interior has compromised confidential files, including judicial records, prompting multiple investigations.
France Proposes Transpartisan Bill Targeting Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Deepfakes
France’s parliamentarians unveil a broad transpartisan bill to toughen laws against gender-based violence and non-consensual sexual deepfake imagery.