Chat Control : un pirate cible 24 responsables politiques français
A hacker has released personal data of 24 French politicians, including photographs, contact information, and administrative IDs, in a protest against Chat Control 1.0, a temporary European measure designed to detect child sexual abuse material online. The data was compiled from previous leaks and represents a coordinated cyber operation targeting political figures involved in the debate surrounding the system. The release raises concerns about targeted phishing, identity theft, and potential harassment, and highlights the potential for political intelligence gathering through compromised data.
A hacker has published the personal data of 24 French politicians in a protest against Chat Control 1.0, a temporary European measure intended to detect content related to child sexual abuse online. The operation is a direct response to Chat Control 1.0, which was initially designed as a temporary solution but was subsequently rejected by European Parliament deputies in March. The hacker claims to have compiled the data from previous leaks affecting both private companies and public organizations.
The data released includes photographs, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, birthdates, and administrative IDs. Some files even contain banking details. The hacker argues that the value of the data lies not in individual pieces of information, but in the combination of disparate data points to create detailed profiles of the targeted politicians.
Chat Control 1.0 was initially intended to be a temporary measure, but its expiration prompted a renewed effort by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to address concerns about online child protection. Despite a vote in June, the measure was ultimately rejected, with 314 votes against and 276 in favor. However, the data leak demonstrates that the debate surrounding Chat Control can be exploited for political intelligence gathering and cyber operations.
The hacker’s actions expose the potential for coordinated attacks against the individuals involved in the decision-making process. The release of this data raises significant concerns about potential phishing campaigns, identity theft, and harassment targeting the exposed politicians. Furthermore, the European Council could reject an amendment proposed by Renew, which would exclude encrypted communications, further complicating the debate and potentially limiting the effectiveness of any future safeguards.