Who is behind the attack and how will it affect people's trust in independent media?
The French news agency AFP (Agence France-Presse) was subjected to a cyberattack that disrupted part of the systems for delivering news to customers. The incident occurred on Friday, September 27. Immediately after the compromise was discovered, the agency's technical specialists began to work on eliminating the consequences.
In the process of recovery, AFP specialists were joined by representatives of the National Agency for the Security of Information Systems of France (ANSSI). Despite the attack, AFP continues to provide up-to-date news and a full range of its information services. The agency's statement emphasizes that the incident did not affect the work of the editorial office, and the services continue to work as usual.
At the same time, AFP has already reported the incident to the relevant French authorities. At the moment, it remains unknown who was behind this attack and what the motives were. Technical specialists continue to analyze and eliminate the consequences of the breach in order to restore the normal functioning of all news delivery systems to customers.
Earlier in France, there were other incidents related to cybersecurity. In August, hackers attacked 40 French museums, including Versailles and the Grand Palais, and in late July, an attempt was made to disrupt the Paris Olympics due to widespread internet disruptions across the country. In April, a large-scale cyberattack disabled the French civil service.
The AFP incident highlights the growing vulnerability of information infrastructure, demonstrating that even large and established organizations can be targeted by cybercriminals, which requires constant vigilance and improved protection systems. However, the agency's ability to continue operating normally despite the attack demonstrates the importance of having effective response plans in place to respond to such threats and working with government agencies in the field of cybersecurity.
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The French news agency AFP (Agence France-Presse) was subjected to a cyberattack that disrupted part of the systems for delivering news to customers. The incident occurred on Friday, September 27. Immediately after the compromise was discovered, the agency's technical specialists began to work on eliminating the consequences.
In the process of recovery, AFP specialists were joined by representatives of the National Agency for the Security of Information Systems of France (ANSSI). Despite the attack, AFP continues to provide up-to-date news and a full range of its information services. The agency's statement emphasizes that the incident did not affect the work of the editorial office, and the services continue to work as usual.
At the same time, AFP has already reported the incident to the relevant French authorities. At the moment, it remains unknown who was behind this attack and what the motives were. Technical specialists continue to analyze and eliminate the consequences of the breach in order to restore the normal functioning of all news delivery systems to customers.
Earlier in France, there were other incidents related to cybersecurity. In August, hackers attacked 40 French museums, including Versailles and the Grand Palais, and in late July, an attempt was made to disrupt the Paris Olympics due to widespread internet disruptions across the country. In April, a large-scale cyberattack disabled the French civil service.
The AFP incident highlights the growing vulnerability of information infrastructure, demonstrating that even large and established organizations can be targeted by cybercriminals, which requires constant vigilance and improved protection systems. However, the agency's ability to continue operating normally despite the attack demonstrates the importance of having effective response plans in place to respond to such threats and working with government agencies in the field of cybersecurity.
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