Cyberattack: French passport and ID card portal targeted

The French official portal issuing passports and ID cards suffers a cyberattack potentially compromising citizens' data.

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This security incident affects a critical French administrative system and raises concerns about state digital infrastructure resilience.

Authorities launch an investigation to identify perpetrators and assess the extent of data compromise.

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