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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: French government faces cyberattacks of unprecedented intensity | History Defined

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal gestures as he speaks during the first session of questions to the new government at the National Assembly in Paris, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The French gover

The French government announced on Monday that it had been the target of cyberattacks described as being of 'unprecedented intensity.' In response, a special crisis center was activated to address the situation and restore online services.

The attacks reportedly began on Sunday night and affected multiple government ministries, although specific details were not disclosed. By Monday afternoon, officials stated that the impact of the attacks had been mitigated for most services, and access to government websites had been reinstated.

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