Nearly 700,000 French Taxpayer Records Reportedly Stolen in Government Cyberattack
France’s tax authority confirmed a cyberattack exposed taxpayer data as officials investigate the breach’s scope and an unverified 678,000-record claim. The post Nearly 700,000 French Taxpayer Records Reportedly Stolen in Government Cyberattack appeared first on TechRepublic .
A cyberattack on France’s tax authority has led to the theft of sensitive taxpayer data, though the exact extent of the breach remains under investigation. The Directorate General of Public Finances (DGFiP) confirmed that attackers gained access to their systems in late June. French officials are still determining which data was compromised and how many people were affected, with the number potentially reaching nearly 700,000 records.
The stolen information includes names, addresses, dates of birth, tax income, family circumstances and property-related data, as well as internal tax identifiers. The dataset was allegedly offered for sale by the attackers for several thousand euros. The incident also raised concerns about how the attackers managed to extract data without detection.
French authorities have notified those whose information was compromised and urged them to take precautions against potential scams and identity theft. The DGFiP has strengthened access controls, while the French Ministry will report the incident to France’s data protection regulator, the CNIL, and file a formal complaint.
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