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Interior Ministry Hacked: Data Breach Linked to Arrest

12/18/2025

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Nunez Confirms Hack

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed hackers accessed the Interior Ministry's email servers, including law enforcement databases.
The attack was detected on December 11-12, and investigations found a few dozen files were extracted.
A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested and is linked to previous offenses.
The BreachForums group, led by administrator Indra, claimed responsibility and threatened to sell data unless contacted by the government.

Summary

Nunez Investigates Cyber Plot

French authorities are investigating a suspected cyberattack plot against an international passenger ferry.
A Latvian crew member is in custody for allegedly acting on behalf of an unidentified foreign power.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez indicated possible Russian involvement, referencing the country's history of "hybrid warfare."
The investigation was prompted by Italian authorities reporting potential malware on the ferry's systems.
The ferry resumed operations after security checks confirmed its systems were secure.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, the French broadcasting service TV5Monde suffered a cyberattack linked to the Russian hacker group APT28, exposing vulnerabilities in national cybersecurity. This incident prompted France to invest over €1 billion in cyber defense. Ongoing threats, including recent attacks on the Interior Ministry, highlight the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure and national interests.

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Nunez Confirms Hack

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed hackers accessed the Interior Ministry's email servers, including law enforcement databases.
The attack was detected on December 11-12, and investigations found a few dozen files were extracted.
A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested and is linked to previous offenses.
The BreachForums group, led by administrator Indra, claimed responsibility and threatened to sell data unless contacted by the government.

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