IN a sophisticated cyberattack, hackers have breached France's tax agency, exposing the personal data of 678,000 taxpayers, including both individuals and businesses. The attack, confirmed by France's tax administration, is being investigated by the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office and France's dedicated cybercrime unit.
Authorities stated that while the stolen data does not provide access to secure accounts, it includes sensitive information such as income details and tax rates, raising concerns about potential phishing attacks. Affected individuals will be contacted and warned about the risk of identity theft. This incident follows previous attacks on other French government bodies, highlighting rising security risks in public systems. French authorities are currently investigating the breach's methods and implications.