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French tax agency cyberattacks expose data theft

Hackers stole information on hundreds of thousands of French households and private businesses in cyberattacks targeting government agencies in June and July, including the tax authority.
WHO: French government agencies, including the tax authority
WHAT: Cyberattacks against French government agencies resulted in theft of information on hundreds of thousands of households and private businesses, including data held by the tax authority.
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Cause not yet established.
Sources (1): France 24

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