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French Interior Ministry's e-mail servers hit by cyber attack, minister says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 12, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Quick Summary
The French Interior Ministry's email servers were attacked, confirmed by Minister Laurent Nunez. An investigation is underway, with no serious data compromise reported.
French Ministry's Email Servers Compromised in Cyber Attack
PARIS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The French Interior Ministry's e-mail servers were the target of a cyber attack this week, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Friday, adding an investigation was under way.
"There has been a cyber attack. An attacker was able to access a number of files ... there is no evidence that they were seriously compromised," Nunez told RTL radio
"We have put in place protection measures. We strengthened conditions of access to the computer system for our agents ... an investigation is under way," he added.
There was no indication at this stage on the origin of the attack.
(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten)
Key Takeaways
- •French Interior Ministry's email servers were targeted.
- •The attack was confirmed by Minister Laurent Nunez.
- •Investigation is ongoing with no serious data compromise.
- •Protection measures have been strengthened.
- •Origin of the attack remains unknown.
Frequently Asked Questions about French Interior Ministry's e-mail servers hit by cyber attack, minister says
1What is a cyber attack?
A cyber attack is a malicious attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or devices. It can involve various methods, including malware, phishing, and denial-of-service attacks.
2What is data protection?
Data protection refers to the practices and processes that safeguard personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. It ensures compliance with laws and regulations regarding privacy and data security.
