French Interior Ministry: French Interior Ministry’s e-mail servers hit by cyber attack, minister says

**French Interior Ministry Hit by Cyber Attack, Investigation Underway**

On December 12, France’s Interior Ministry confirmed that its email servers were targeted in a cyber attack earlier this week. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez revealed in an interview with RTL radio that an attacker accessed a number of files, though there is no evidence to suggest they were severely compromised.

Nuñez stated that immediate protection measures were implemented, including strengthened access controls for ministry personnel. An ongoing investigation aims to determine the scope and origin of the breach, though no details about the attacker or their motives have been disclosed at this stage.

The incident highlights growing cybersecurity threats to government infrastructure, with authorities working to assess potential risks and prevent further exposure.

Source: https://whbl.com/2025/12/12/french-interior-ministrys-e-mail-servers-hit-by-cyber-attack-minister-says/

Ministère de l'Intérieur cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/ministere-de-l-interieur

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"type": "Cyber Attack",
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"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"

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