Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Cyberattack Compromises French Interior Ministry Files
There was a cyberattack on the French Interior Ministry's email servers.
At first, they thought not much was affected, but now they know some files, including criminal records, were compromised.
They don't know who did it or how bad it is yet.
They are investigating and have told the people who check on data privacy.
They are being careful because they don't know the full extent of the damage.
A cyberattack compromised at least a few dozen files in the French interior ministry's email servers, including criminal records.
The incident is more serious than initially thought, with ongoing investigations to determine the extent of the compromise.
There is no indication yet of who carried out the attack.
A judicial probe and administrative investigation are underway, and the National Commission for Information Technology and Civil Liberties (CNIL) has been notified.
The ministry remains cautious about the level of compromise, stating that not millions of pieces of data have been extracted as of the latest update.
- Who
- French Interior Ministry
- What
- Cyberattack compromised email servers and a few dozen files, including criminal records
- When
- Last week, with updates on December 17
- Where
- France
- Why
- Unknown; investigations are ongoing
- Organization Affected
- French Interior Ministry
- Type of Attack
- Cyberattack
- Compromised Files
- A few dozen, including criminal records
- Investigations
- Judicial probe and administrative investigation underway
- Notification
- National Commission for Information Technology and Civil Liberties (CNIL) notified