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News · 16 August 2026

French tax data for 678,000 users stolen in cyberattack

French tax data for 678,000 users stolen in cyberattack

French prosecutors have started an investigation into a major cyberattack that stole tax data from nearly 700,000 individuals and businesses. The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office cybercrime unit is leading the inquiry into the incident, which tax officials called more complex than previous attacks. Stolen information includes names, income details, and tax rates, but not access to secure online accounts.

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