Attacker 'hacked' into French government’s database listing every bank account in the country and stole 1.2 million records

France's Ministry of Economics reported a data breach in January where attackers accessed the national bank account database, compromising 1.2 million records. Stolen information includes account numbers, addresses, and tax identification numbers. The government has restricted access and is notifying affected individuals, urging vigilance against scams.

Attacker 'hacked' into French government’s database listing every bank account in the country and stole 1.2 million records
France's Ministry of Economics reported a data breach in January where attackers accessed the national bank account database, compromising 1.2 million records. Stolen information includes account numbers, addresses, and tax identification numbers. The government has restricted access and is notifying affected individuals, urging vigilance against scams.