FRANCE PM CONVENES CRISIS MEETING OVER TAX AGENCY BREACH

The attack occurred between June and July, targeting the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFP), France's primary tax authority. The incident exposed sensitive financial data belonging to hundreds of thousands of French citizens and businesses. Lecornu's Monday meeting will coordinate the government's response to the breach. Officials are expected to discuss containment measures, notification protocols, and steps to prevent similar attacks. The timing of the disclosure—weeks after the actual compromise—raises questions about detection and reporting timelines. France's digital infrastructure has faced increased scrutiny following several high-profile cyberattacks against government agencies in recent years. The DGFP handles tax collection and financial administration for the French government. Authorities have not yet identified the attackers or provided details on how the breach occurred.