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Weak defenses have endangered an entire generation.
The French Ministry of Labor and Employment reported a cyberattack that affected the service provider's information system used by a network of local employment centers (Missions Locales). The incident occurred on the night of October 23-24, 2024. An investigation is currently underway to find out the causes and details of the incident, but the security of the information systems of the centers, in advance, was not affected.
Missions Locales in France are government organizations created to help young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who are neither studying nor working, but who want to find a job or decide on a career. They provide comprehensive support, covering not only employment, but also education, social integration, vocational training and administrative assistance.
As a result of the attack, there is a risk of leakage of personal data of young people receiving support in employment centers: surnames, names, dates of birth, nationalities, email addresses and postal addresses, as well as phone numbers. At the same time, social security numbers, bank details and identity cards were not compromised.
Without waiting for the investigation to be completed, the Ministry of Labor and Employment has taken a number of measures to strengthen data protection. The attack was promptly reported to the National Commission for Informatics and Liberties (CNIL) and the National Information Systems Security Agency (ANSSI), as required by the Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
In addition, the injured young people have already been notified of the possible consequences of the incident. A complaint was also filed with law enforcement agencies for further investigation.
The ministry urged all victims to be cautious due to the risks of phishing attacks, fraudulent calls and attempts to steal data. Experts advise against disclosing personal data such as passwords and bank details by phone, email or SMS.
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The French Ministry of Labor and Employment reported a cyberattack that affected the service provider's information system used by a network of local employment centers (Missions Locales). The incident occurred on the night of October 23-24, 2024. An investigation is currently underway to find out the causes and details of the incident, but the security of the information systems of the centers, in advance, was not affected.
Missions Locales in France are government organizations created to help young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who are neither studying nor working, but who want to find a job or decide on a career. They provide comprehensive support, covering not only employment, but also education, social integration, vocational training and administrative assistance.
As a result of the attack, there is a risk of leakage of personal data of young people receiving support in employment centers: surnames, names, dates of birth, nationalities, email addresses and postal addresses, as well as phone numbers. At the same time, social security numbers, bank details and identity cards were not compromised.
Without waiting for the investigation to be completed, the Ministry of Labor and Employment has taken a number of measures to strengthen data protection. The attack was promptly reported to the National Commission for Informatics and Liberties (CNIL) and the National Information Systems Security Agency (ANSSI), as required by the Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
In addition, the injured young people have already been notified of the possible consequences of the incident. A complaint was also filed with law enforcement agencies for further investigation.
The ministry urged all victims to be cautious due to the risks of phishing attacks, fraudulent calls and attempts to steal data. Experts advise against disclosing personal data such as passwords and bank details by phone, email or SMS.
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