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French taxpayers warned after personal data stolen in major hack
Power & DiplomacyFrance 2417 Aug, 05:01 pmAtlasHour
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French taxpayers warned after personal data stolen in major hack

More than 670,000 French taxpayers are being notified after their personal and tax information was stolen and allegedly offered online. Authorities warn the data could be used for scams and identity fraud, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is holding a meeting on the digital security of government institutions.

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More than 670,000 French taxpayers are being notified after their personal and tax information was stolen and allegedly offered online.

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