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Cyberattack Hits French Interior Ministry, Criminal Files Compromised

12/17/2025

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A cyberattack on the French interior ministry's email servers compromised files, including criminal records, according to Laurent Nunez.
Nunez initially said there was no evidence of a serious compromise, but later acknowledged breach severity.
The extent remains unclear as some files were compromised and the National Commission for Information Technology and Civil Liberties (CNIL) has been informed.
The attack occurred last week with the perpetrator still unidentified.

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A cyberattack on the French interior ministry's email servers compromised files, including criminal records, according to Laurent Nunez.
Nunez initially said there was no evidence of a serious compromise, but later acknowledged breach severity.
The extent remains unclear as some files were compromised and the National Commission for Information Technology and Civil Liberties (CNIL) has been informed.
The attack occurred last week with the perpetrator still unidentified.