Evidence record 19676 · automatically gathered

France investigates tax authority breach after hacker claims 600,000 victims

French authorities confirmed that someone gained unauthorized access to systems at the Directorate General of Public Finances in late June after stealing or misusing someone’s identity.

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Published: 14 August 2026
Source: The Record (Recorded Future News)
Category: News
Topics: Finance, VC & PE
Retrieved: 15 August 2026

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