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Millions of French Citizens' Data Stolen
23 Apr
Summary
- French identity document agency confirmed a data breach.
- Stolen data may include names, dates, and addresses.
- Hackers claim to possess 19 million records from the breach.
The Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (ANTS), France's agency for identity documents, confirmed a data breach on Wednesday. The breach, detected on April 15, may have compromised personal details of an undisclosed number of citizens.
Information potentially stolen includes full names, dates and places of birth, mailing and email addresses, and phone numbers. The agency stated that an investigation is underway to determine the exact scope and cause of the incident.
Reports suggest that hackers have advertised a database containing 19 million records on a hacking forum. This listing, which detailed similar stolen information, appeared before ANTS publicly disclosed the breach on April 20. The process of notifying affected individuals is currently in progress.
