A significant security breach targeted France's tax administration (DGFIP), where cybercriminals exploited compromised employee credentials to access sensitive taxpayer information. The unauthorized access persisted undetected for seven weeks despite monitoring systems in place by both DGFIP and ANSSI, the French cybersecurity agency. This incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in credential management and surveillance protocols within government infrastructure, raising concerns about the protection of personal financial data and the effectiveness of current security measures.

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