**French Interior Ministry Hit by Cyberattack, Dozens of Confidential Files Accessed**
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed that hackers breached the ministry’s systems last week, accessing “dozens of confidential files,” including sensitive law enforcement databases. In an interview with Franceinfo on Wednesday, Nunez revealed that the stolen data included records from the Criminal Records Processing system and the Wanted Persons File—critical resources for national security.
While authorities have identified the extraction of “a few dozen” files, Nunez emphasized that the full scope of the breach remains under assessment, noting that the compromised systems contain millions of records. The incident has been classified as a “serious act,” with investigations ongoing to determine the exact nature and volume of the accessed information.
The attack underscores the persistent threat to government infrastructure, particularly systems housing law enforcement data. No details on the attackers’ identity or motives have been disclosed.
Source: https://www.trtworld.com/article/2b02d14f333d
French Ministry of the Interior TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/ministère-de-lintérieur
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"date": "12/2025",
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