French agency Pajemploi reports data breach affecting 1.2M people

French agency Pajemploi reports data breach affecting 1.2M people

A data breach at Pajemploi, the French social security service for home-based childcare providers, exposed personal details of 1.2 million individuals. The incident did not affect financial data or operational services, but heightened concerns about biometric and identity theft risks. #Pajemploi #URSSAF #CNIL

Keypoints

  • The breach involved personal data such as full names, birthplaces, and social security numbers.
  • Hackers did not access bank account numbers, emails, or passwords.
  • Pajemploi responded by immediately stopping the attack and notifying authorities.
  • Individuals are advised to be cautious of fraudulent communications using stolen data.
  • No ransom demand or ransomware group claim has been reported yet.

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