France Probes Unprecedented Cyberattack After Tax Data of 678,000 Users Stolen

France’s cybercrime unit at the Paris public prosecutor’s office is investigating a major breach of the state tax system after officials said hackers fraudulently extracted data from 678,000 users, including individuals and businesses. Prosecutors say the inquiry also covers possible participation in a criminal conspiracy. Tax officials reported the stolen information could include names, family details, taxable-income references, and withholding rates for individuals, while business data was reportedly less sensitive. Affected users are expected to receive warnings and guidance.