Monday, March 7, 2011

French Government Computers Go Offline After Cyberattack

Photo: It appears that somebody was trying to sneak a look at documents ahead of the G20 summit in Paris. BBC

'Spectacular' Cyber Attack Targets French Government -- FOX News

PARIS – The French government said Monday that it was the victim of a "spectacular" cyber attack from hackers using Internet addresses in China who targeted documents on international economic affairs.

The hackers were hunting for documents relating to the Group of 20 (G-20) developed and developing nations, which this year is led by France, said Budget Minister Francois Baroin, adding that a probe was underway into the attacks, AFP reported.

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More News On The Cyber Attacks Against The French Government

French ministry computers go offline after 'spectacular' cyberattack -- Deutsche Welle

Hackers target French Finance Ministry, G-20 plans -- Forbes/AP
Hackers Steal French Finance Ministry Information -- Voice of America
France hit by cyberattack with G20 focus -- CNET
Hackers Targeted French Gov't Computers for G20 Secrets -- Yahoo News/PC World
Cyber attack hit French Finance Ministry, government says -- CNN World
Hackers targeted French gov't computers for G20 secrets -- Computer World
Cyber attack on France targeted Paris G20 files -- BBC
Report: French Ministry of Finance Confirms Hack -- Threatpost
China suspected as France admits G20 hack -- V3

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