France’s ANTS ID System website hit by cyberattack, possible data breach
France’s ANTS ID System website hit by cyberattack, possible data breach
Publish Date: 2026-04-20 16:34:00
Source Domain: securityaffairs.com
France’s ANTS ID System website hit by cyberattack, possible data breach
Pierluigi Paganini
April 20, 2026
A cyberattack hit France’s ANTS website, possibly exposing personal data from users applying for IDs, passports, and driver’s licenses.
A cyberattack targeted France’s ANTS platform, which handles applications for passports, ID cards, residence permits, and driver’s licenses. Authorities detected the incident on April 15 and warned it may have exposed personal data from both individuals and professionals.
The Interior Ministry confirmed the breach and is investigating the scope and impact on affected users.
“On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the National Agency for Secure Documents (ANTS) detected a security incident that could involve the disclosure of data from personal and professional accounts on the ants.gouv.fr portal.” reads the announcement published by the French service.
The security breach may have exposed user details such as login ID, name, email, date of birth, and account ID. In some cases, it also includes address, place of birth, or phone number. Authorities are notifying impacted users. According to the data breach notification, the exposed data does not include uploaded documents and does not allow direct access to user accounts.
Authorities reported the incident to the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL), notified prosecutors, and alerted the national cybersecurity agency. Government experts launched investigations to identify the cause and impact. They strengthened security to protect services and data. Users don’t need to act, but should stay alert for suspicious messages, calls, or emails that may try to exploit the situation.
🚨🇫🇷 France’s ANTS portal, the government system issuing IDs, passports, and driver’s licenses, has been breached.
Up to 19 million French citizens may be affected. ANTS has confirmed the breach.
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