DINUM said hackers breached Tchap, the French government’s encrypted messaging platform, by using a compromised user account, prompting an investigation into what data may have been accessed. The attacker allegedly used social engineering to reach the platform and claimed to have stolen messages, files, and account information from public-sector users. #Tchap #DINUM #ANSSI #CNIL
Keypoints
- DINUM confirmed a breach of Tchap through a compromised user account.
- ANSSI detected the incident and the account was quickly blocked.
- The attacker allegedly used social engineering to gain access.
- Claims include stolen documents, media files, messages, and account metadata.
- Users were warned that public Tchap rooms are not encrypted and should not contain sensitive data.