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French Finance Ministry says taxpayers' data stolen in cyberattack
France's Finance Ministry confirmed a cyberattack targeting the personal data and tax information of French citizens.
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Cyber attackers breached the French Finance Ministry and stole taxpayer data
- The French Finance Ministry confirmed a security breach
- Taxpayers' personal information was accessed by unauthorized actors
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- · Cyber attackers breached the French Finance Ministry and stole taxpayer data
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