**French Interior Ministry Hit by Cyberattack, Investigation Underway**
On December 12, France’s Interior Ministry confirmed that its email servers were targeted in a cyberattack earlier this week. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez revealed that an unidentified attacker accessed a number of files, though he stated there was no evidence of serious compromise.
Nuñez, speaking to RTL radio, outlined immediate security measures, including strengthened access controls for ministry personnel. An investigation is currently underway to determine the attack’s origin and full impact.
No further details on the attacker’s identity or motives have been disclosed at this stage. The incident underscores ongoing cybersecurity risks facing government institutions.
Source: https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/france-security-cyberattack/
Federal Ministry of the Interior cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/federal-ministry-of-the-interior
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