Cybercriminal claims massive data breach at French education ministry - Brussels Signal
A cybercriminal claims to have stolen a large amount of personal information from France’s education ministry. If true, the exposed details could be used to trick people with convincing messages, steal accounts, or attempt fraud.
Who is at risk
Students, parents, teachers, school staff, and anyone whose information may be held by France’s education system are most at risk.
What to watch for
Watch for unexpected emails, texts, calls, or account notices that ask you to click links, share personal details, reset passwords, or make payments.
What to do
Change passwords on important accounts, turn on two-step sign-in where available, and avoid responding to unexpected messages claiming to be from schools or government offices until you verify them through official websites or phone numbers.