French Tax Agency Admits Data Breach as Hacker Steals 678k Records
The French Tax Agency confirmed a data breach exposing addresses and real estate details of 678,000 taxpayers, raising concerns among crypto holders about potential targeted violence.
The French General Directorate of Public Finances (DGFiP) has admitted a data breach in which a hacker stole 678,000 taxpayer records, including addresses and real estate information. Crypto holders fear the leak could spark a new wave of violence, as exposed holdings may make them targets for theft or extortion. The agency confirmed that threat actors gained access to the sensitive data, though no financial or banking details were reportedly compromised.