French taxpayers' personal data has been stolen in a cyberattack, according to the finance ministry. The breach involves 678,000 individuals, raising concerns over data security. The ministry confirmed the incident but did not specify the exact date or method of the attack.
Authorities are investigating the source of the breach. No details have been released about how the data was accessed or whether it was encrypted. The ministry has not yet announced measures to protect affected individuals.
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in government data systems. Officials are expected to provide further updates as the investigation continues. No official statement has been issued regarding potential consequences for the victims.
The breach underscores the growing risk of cyber threats to public institutions. Security experts are monitoring the situation closely.
