France’s internal messaging service for public workers, Tchap, has been the target of a cyberattack. The platform is known for encrypted communication and was part of France’s move towards domestic software and digital independence. On 7 June, France’s national cyber security agency confirmed that the service had been breached. France’s digital affairs directorate then opened a full investigation. Officials said they identified the account used in the attack and blocked access to it. They are still trying to work out what data the attackers reached and how much information may have leaked. Users were also warned that content shared in public chat rooms is not protected by end-to-end encryption.
world-newsIntermediate1 min read6/10/2026
Cyberattack targets French government messaging service
Tchap, the internal messaging service used by French public workers, was attacked online. France’s cyber security agency confirmed the breach, and investigators are still checking what information may have been taken.
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