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ZeroBytes group hacks Ministry of Housing website, millions of data stolen

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ZeroBytes group hacks Ministry of Housing website, millions of data stolen
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Key Points

  • ZeroBytes hacker group claims to have hacked the 'Zero Vacant Housing' site affiliated with the French Ministry of Housing.
  • It is stated that millions of data records were seized from the site and that the site is currently inaccessible.
  • The same group attacked French tax administration systems in July, and this incident was revealed in August.
  • Authorities have not yet made an official notification; cybersecurity experts warned about the risk of data leakage.

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millions of data records seizedattack took place in Julyprevious attack revealed in mid-August

The 'Zero Vacant Housing' (Zéro logement vacant) website, affiliated with the French Ministry of Housing, was targeted in July by the ZeroBytes hacker group, which previously attacked tax administration systems. The group claims to have seized millions of records from the site. Following the attack, the site is inaccessible.

ZeroBytes carried out a major cyberattack on the data of the French tax administration (DGFiP) in July of this year, and this incident was revealed in August. The new attack shows the group continues to target state institutions. Authorities have not yet made an official statement.

Experts express concern that the leaked data may contain citizens' personal information. Such attacks once again reveal vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity infrastructure of public institutions. An investigation process has been initiated.

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Which site does the ZeroBytes group claim to have hacked?
The 'Zero Vacant Housing' (Zéro logement vacant) website affiliated with the French Ministry of Housing.
Has this group carried out another attack in the past?
Yes, they carried out a major cyberattack on the data of the French tax administration (DGFiP) in July.
What is the site status after the attack?
The site is currently inaccessible and no official statement has come from authorities.

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