France has a message app for public workers called Tchap. It uses safe messages. An online attack hit the app. France’s cyber security office said the app’s safety was broken on 7 June. A government office also started a full check. Officials found the account used in the attack and blocked it. They are still checking what data the attacker may have seen. They also told users that some chat rooms do not use end-to-end message protection. The people in charge did not give a full public explanation about where the attack came from.
world-newsBeginner2 min read6/10/2026
French government app hit by an attack
France’s message app for public workers was attacked online. The security office said the app was not safe, and an inquiry began. Officials stopped one account and are checking what data may have been seen.
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