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The French Interior Ministry suffered a massive cyberattack, with hackers breaching its systems and destroying email accounts. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed that the attack lasted for several days, putting the ministry at risk. The hackers gained access to employees' email accounts and stole login credentials.
Nunez explained that these individuals were able to access highly sensitive files, including the criminal records system and the wanted persons file. This data is crucial for the police and has placed them under immense pressure. A judicial investigation has been launched to apprehend the perpetrators as quickly as possible.
Authorities have confirmed the loss of several files, but the full extent of the damage remains unknown. Nunez stated that no ransom demands have been received and there is no immediate threat to public safety. However, the pressure is significant because negligence on the part of some employees contributed to the problem.
The ministry, which employs approximately 300,000 people, is making headlines. Security experts are questioning why people continue to disregard security protocols. This has shown how a cyberattack can destroy a large system without warning.
source: Reuters
Nunez explained that these individuals were able to access highly sensitive files, including the criminal records system and the wanted persons file. This data is crucial for the police and has placed them under immense pressure. A judicial investigation has been launched to apprehend the perpetrators as quickly as possible.
Authorities have confirmed the loss of several files, but the full extent of the damage remains unknown. Nunez stated that no ransom demands have been received and there is no immediate threat to public safety. However, the pressure is significant because negligence on the part of some employees contributed to the problem.
The ministry, which employs approximately 300,000 people, is making headlines. Security experts are questioning why people continue to disregard security protocols. This has shown how a cyberattack can destroy a large system without warning.
source: Reuters
