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

France is investigating a breach of its tax authority after a hacker claimed to have compromised data on 600,000 people, with unauthorized access occurring in late June.

France is investigating a breach of its tax authority after a hacker claimed to have stolen data on 600,000 victims. Authorities confirmed unauthorized access to the Directorate General of Public Finances in late June, achieved through stolen or misused identity credentials. The investigation is ongoing.