Data breach at French unemployment agency exposes 43 million people

Hackers infiltrated the France Travail's IT systems

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Data breach at French unemployment agency exposes 43 million people
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Data breach at French unemployment agency exposes 43 million people

France's national employment agency, France Travail, and its subsidiary Cap Emploi, which aids individuals with disabilities, have been hit with a significant data breach, potentially impacting 43 million users who registered over the past two decades.

Formerly known as Pole Emploi, France Travail serves as a lifeline for job seekers, providing registration services, financial aid and employment assistance. However, trust has been severly undercu...

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