Data Breach: Hacker Accesses 1.2 Million French Bank Accounts

Data Breach: Hacker Accesses 1.2 Million French Bank Accounts

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A hacker accessed data from 1.2 million French bank accounts using stolen credentials from a government official, as confirmed by the French Economy Ministry. The compromised data includes personal information such as account numbers, names, addresses, and in some cases, tax numbers. Affected account holders will be notified by authorities.

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2026-01-31
Hacker began accessing bank account data using stolen credentials
2026-02-18
French Economy Ministry confirms breach affecting 1.2 million accounts

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