French Health Ministry Breach: 15.8 Million Medical Records Stolen via Third-Party Supplier

Cybercriminals have stolen approximately 15.8 million administrative medical records after successfully breaching a software supplier contracted by France's health ministry. The attack targeted the third-party vendor, which provided services to the ministry, leading to the massive data leak. The stolen files contain sensitive administrative information, though the exact nature of the data and whether it includes clinical notes or personal identifiers was not fully detailed in the initial report. The breach highlights the significant security risks posed by supply chain vulnerabilities within critical government and healthcare infrastructure. The incident underscores the ongoing threat to national health systems from sophisticated cyberattacks targeting less-secure partners in the service chain.