Massive Data Breach Exposes Medical Records of 15 Million in France
France’s health ministry confirmed on Friday that hackers accessed sensitive administrative and medical data belonging to over 15 million individuals, marking one of the country’s largest healthcare-related breaches. The incident follows a separate cyberattack disclosed earlier in the week, in which 1.2 million French bank accounts were compromised.
The breach exposed personal details, including medical notes, though the ministry did not specify the exact timeline of the attack or the method used by the threat actors. Authorities are investigating the scope and potential impact of the stolen data, which could include vulnerabilities for identity theft, fraud, or targeted phishing schemes.
The back-to-back breaches highlight escalating cyber threats to critical infrastructure in France, raising concerns about the security of healthcare and financial systems. No group has claimed responsibility, and the full extent of the damage remains under assessment.
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