Pajemploi, the French agency managing social security for families employing home childcare, has confirmed a significant data breach impacting approximately 1.2 million individuals. The breach potentially compromises sensitive personal information, raising serious concerns about privacy and security for both parents and childcare providers across France. The scope of the exposed data remains under investigation, but the incident highlights the growing vulnerability of government agencies to cyberattacks.
The compromised data may include names, addresses, social security numbers, and banking details. This information could be exploited for identity theft, financial fraud, and other malicious activities. Pajemploi is working with cybersecurity experts to contain the breach, assess the full extent of the damage, and implement measures to prevent future incidents. Affected individuals are urged to monitor their accounts and report any suspicious activity immediately.
