Éducation nationale : le ministère confirme l’attaque l’Éducation confirme son piratage

The French Ministry of Education has confirmed a data breach and the exfiltration of personal data following a cyberattack on July 25, 2026. The attack, allegedly carried out by the hacker group ZeroBytes, resulted in the theft of approximately 43GB of data, including information on students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff, dating back to 2005. The ministry is investigating the extent of the breach and has urged vigilance against phishing and identity theft. The incident is being treated as a potential threat to national stability, with the possibility of the attack being linked to broader political or destabilizing goals.