French tax data stolen by 'ZeroBytes' hacker duo seeking money
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A French hacker duo calling themselves "ZeroBytes" claims responsibility for a massive cyberattack on the French tax administration.
- The hackers stated they have no specific motives beyond financial gain.
- The attack reportedly compromised a large volume of taxpayer data.
A pair of hackers, identifying as French and operating under the name "ZeroBytes," have claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack targeting France's tax administration. The group asserts that their primary motivation is financial, stating they have no specific political or ideological agenda behind the breach.
This cyberattack has raised serious concerns about the security of sensitive taxpayer information held by the French government. The hackers claim to have accessed and potentially exfiltrated a vast amount of data, though the exact scope and nature of the compromised information are still under investigation.
The group's statement, which downplays any specific motives beyond financial gain, adds a layer of complexity to the incident. It suggests a financially driven crime rather than a politically motivated hacktivist operation. French authorities are reportedly investigating the claims and working to assess the full impact of the breach on the tax administration and its systems.
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Originally published by Libรฉration in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.