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Cyberattack on French Interior Ministry Email Servers

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The French Interior Ministry confirmed a cyberattack on its email servers, detected between December 11 and 12, 2025. The breach allowed unauthorized access to document files, though data exfiltration remains unconfirmed. The ministry has tightened security protocols and launched an investigation to determine the origin and scope of the attack. Possible motives include foreign interference, activism, or cybercrime. The ministry oversees critical internal security functions, making it a high-value target. In April 2025, France attributed a widespread hacking campaign to APT28, a group linked to Russia's GRU, targeting various French entities.

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  1. 15.12.2025 13:06 1 articles · 6h ago

    French Interior Ministry Confirms Cyberattack on Email Servers

    The French Interior Ministry confirmed a cyberattack on its email servers, detected between December 11 and 12, 2025. The breach allowed unauthorized access to document files, though data exfiltration remains unconfirmed. The ministry has tightened security protocols and launched an investigation to determine the origin and scope of the attack. Possible motives include foreign interference, activism, or cybercrime.

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