The French government says it’s being targeted by unusual intense cyberattacks

The French government said Monday, March 11, 2024 that several of its services are being targeted by cyberattacks of ‘unprecedented intensity’, and a special crisis center was activated to restore online services. In a statement, Attal’s office said the attacks started Sunday night and hit multiple government ministries, without providing details. — AP

PARIS: The French government said on March 11 that several of its services have been targeted by cyberattacks of “unprecedented intensity”, and a special crisis centre was activated to restore online services.

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s office said in a statement that the attacks started Sunday night and hit multiple government ministries, without providing details. By Monday afternoon, it said, “the impact of the attacks has been reduced for most services and access to government sites restored”.