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CYBERBREAKINGAug 19France probes tax database massive cyberattackFrance 24 [en]
CYBERJul 29Telegram billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before -- in Russia and FrancePavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, has previously faced legal challenges in both Russia and France. This provides background on the legal history of a prominent tech figure.independent.co.uk · United Kingdom
CYBERJul 18Why Russia's hybrid warfare is forcing France to raise its voiceLe Monde [en]
CYBERJul 17France orders internet service providers to block access to PolymarketFrance's ​main ​gambling sector regulator said ⁠on Friday it had ‌instructed the ‌country's ​internet service providers to ​block access ​to ​the Polymarket ​website, one of a number of online prediction markets that allow people to bet on the outcome of future events. The move aims to enforce an existing ban on financial transactions to the site.France 24 [en]
CYBERJul 16France explored Pegasus spyware deal despite Morocco espionage claimsFrance briefly explored acquiring the controversial Pegasus spyware in 2019, according to media investigations, even as Morocco was allegedly using the Israeli-made surveillance tool to target French ministers. The report claims President Emmanuel Macron ultimately rejected the purchase to avoid reliance on foreign technology. Morocco has denied the spying allegations.France 24 [en]
CYBERBREAKINGJul 13France to summon Russian ambassador , impose sanctions over alleged cyberattackssana.sy · Syria
CYBERJul 13France sanctions Russian elite cyberespionage unit 'Turla'Le Monde [en]
CYBERJul 13France set to summon Russian ambassador to Paris over alleged cyberattack campaignen.apa.az · Azerbaijan
CYBERJul 6France to Stop Certifying Non-Quantum-Safe EncryptionFrance is accelerating its transition to post-quantum encryption: France’s cybersecurity agency ANSSI said on Tuesday it would stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption, a move that will force government bodies and critical operators to shift away from older systems. Samih Souissi, ANSSI’s chief of staff, said at the France Quantum conference that the agency would halt such certifications from 2027, and that businesses should be buying only quantum-safe products by 2030. ANSSI approval is required for use in French government agencies and critical infSchneier