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Why was it Arkéa's own money?
This hack targeted Crédit Mutuel Arkéa's operational funds, not customer accounts. Regulations ensure banks segregate customer deposits from their own capital, meaning customer money is protected even if the bank faces financial difficulties or, as here, a cyberattack on its own funds.
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