French ID agency hack exposes 19 millions records
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April 22, 2026
https://cybernews.com/security/ants-hack-france-19-million-records-id-agency-breach
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Cyberattack at French identity document agency may have exposed personal data
A cyberattack targeting a French government website used to manage identity documents and driver’s licenses may have exposed users’ personal data, the Interior Ministry said.
TL;DR:
The French government has confirmed that its database used to secure identity documents has been breached, exposing around 19 million records containing passport, national ID card, and driver’s license data.
- CYBER NEWS
And despite stories like these governments continue to push for digital ID and age verification online. SMH.
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