The French Ministry of Finance has reportedly confirmed that it has become the victim of an internet attack, targeting documents related to the French presidency of the G20 and international economic affairs.
Paris Match magazine, which broke the story, claims that more than 150 computers at the ministry have been infilitrated by hackers since December, and numerous documents stolen.
Budget Minister Francois Baroin confirmed in a radio interview that an investigation was taking place into the attacks, claiming that it was “probably the first time” that the French government’s computer systems had been hit on such a scale. He told Europe-1 that it was documents about the G20 that especially interested the hackers.
France holds the rotating leadership of the G20 this year and is hosting a series of meetings aimed at improving relations among the world’s top economies, including the US and China.
France holds the presidency of the G20 this year, and is hosting meetings designed…
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