**BREAKING: French Interior Minister Confirms Email Server Breach**

A cyberattack has compromised the email servers of France's Ministry of the Interior, leaving officials scrambling to contain the damage and investigate the source of the breach.

According to Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, who confirmed the attack on Friday, hackers gained access to some document files overnight between December 11 and 12. While data theft remains unconfirmed, Nunez assured that there is "no evidence" that sensitive information was compromised.

"There has been a cyberattack," Nunez told RTL radio. "An attacker was able to access a number of files... there is no evidence that they were seriously compromised."

Nunez emphasized that the government has launched an investigation into the incident, which is still ongoing. In response to the breach, the ministry has tightened security and reinforced access controls across its information systems.

"We have no evidence of serious compromises," Nunez said. "We are investigating, both judicially, and above all, we have strengthened our level of security. The access procedures to the information system for all our agents have been tightened."

The French Interior Minister declined to share technical details about the attacks, but acknowledged that authorities are exploring all possible scenarios, including foreign interference, hacktivism, or cybercrime.

This incident comes on the heels of a previous hacking campaign attributed to Russia's APT28 group, which targeted French government organizations and entities in 2024. Since 2021, APT28 has been linked to attacks on various sectors, including government, diplomatic, research, and financial institutions.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the growing threat of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and institutions worldwide. As governments and organizations continue to grapple with the consequences of these breaches, one thing is clear: cybersecurity will remain a top priority for years to come.