2024 Cyberattack — 43M individuals
Data compromised
Names, DOB, NIR, emails, addresses, phones
Technical writeup
Mar 2024. France Travail (Pôle Emploi) suffered cyberattack Feb 6–Mar 5. Attackers used identity spoofing targeting Cap Emploi advisors. 43M people potentially affected: job seekers (20 years), candidates. Exposed: names, DOB, NIR (SSN), identifiers, emails, addresses, phones. Passwords and banking not compromised.
Root cause
Phishing; identity spoofing of advisors.