France — Cyber Threat Profile
France has launched its 2026–2030 National Cybersecurity Strategy, positioning itself as Europe's "Cyber Powerhouse." Under the guidance of ANSSI, the strategy focuses on four pillars: talent development, deterrence, technological sovereignty, and national resilience. A major 2026 initiative is the EU Cyber Reserve, which allows for the rapid deployment of incident response services across member states. France is also championing "bridge strategies" to link cybersecurity with AI and quantum research. The government has mandated NIS2 compliance for all essential entities, introducing strict penalties and regular audits to ensure the integrity of the nation's digital infrastructure and the broader European market.- National CERT/CSIRT: CERT-FR
- Data protection authority: Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL) (source: CNIL)
- World Cybercrime Index 2024 (origin significance): 1.17 / 100, #29 worldwide
- Secure Internet servers per 1M people (2024): 57,274.6 (source: World Bank)
- Internet users (2024): 88.7% of population (source: World Bank)
Latest France coverage
- Steam hardware buyers' delivery data stolen in Europe 2026-08-12 · Cyber Incidents
Threat actors targeting France
- APT29 APT
- NoName057(16) Hacktivist
- Ruza Flood APT
- Sandworm Team APT
- ZIRCONIUM APT
- Qilin Ransomware · 103 incident(s)
- LockBit Ransomware · 36 incident(s)
- The Gentlemen Ransomware · 28 incident(s)
- 8Base Ransomware · 23 incident(s)
- RansomHub Ransomware · 18 incident(s)
- DragonForce Ransomware · 12 incident(s)
- Hunters International Ransomware · 12 incident(s)
- INC Ransom Ransomware · 12 incident(s)
- NightSpire Ransomware · 12 incident(s)
- Akira Ransomware · 11 incident(s)
- Coinbase Cartel Ransomware · 10 incident(s)
- Cl0p Ransomware · 9 incident(s)
- Lynx Ransomware Ransomware · 8 incident(s)
- Stormous Hacktivist · 8 incident(s)
- Fog Ransomware Ransomware · 7 incident(s)
- Cactus Ransomware · 6 incident(s)
- Krybit Ransomware · 6 incident(s)
- ShinyHunters Ransomware · 6 incident(s)
- LAPSUS$ Hacktivist · 5 incident(s)
- Anubis Ransomware · 4 incident(s)
- FunkSec Ransomware · 4 incident(s)
- Lamashtu Ransomware · 4 incident(s)
- Nova Ransomware · 4 incident(s)
- Kairos Ransomware · 3 incident(s)
- MedusaLocker Ransomware · 3 incident(s)
- APT73 Ransomware · 2 incident(s)
- Black Basta Ransomware · 2 incident(s)
- BravoX Ransomware · 2 incident(s)
- Everest Ransomware · 2 incident(s)
- Gunra Ransomware · 2 incident(s)
- KillSec Ransomware · 2 incident(s)
- Medusa Ransomware Ransomware · 2 incident(s)
- RansomHouse Ransomware · 2 incident(s)
- Rhysida Ransomware · 2 incident(s)
- Sarcoma Ransomware · 2 incident(s)
Most targeted sectors
- Business & Professional Services 74 incident(s)
- Technology 55 incident(s)
- Manufacturing 45 incident(s)
- Government & Public Sector 30 incident(s)
- Agriculture & Food 27 incident(s)
- Retail & Consumer 23 incident(s)
- Construction 22 incident(s)
- Transportation & Logistics 22 incident(s)
- Healthcare 19 incident(s)
- Education & Research 17 incident(s)
- Hospitality & Tourism 16 incident(s)
- Financial Services 10 incident(s)
Recent claimed incidents
- SAD'S Interim 2026-09-08 · Professional Services
- Financière d'Uzès 2026-09-08 · Financial Services
- Jouvet SAS 2026-09-05 · Manufacturing
- Ville de Libercourt 2026-09-02 · Government & Defense
- Alphaplantes (Service d'Entretien des Plantes Alpha Inc.) 2026-09-01 · Agriculture and Food Production
- La Maison Des Travaux 2026-08-29 · Retail & E-Commerce
- OTEIS Conseil & Ingénierie 2026-08-22 · Professional Services
- ProSim Aviation Research 2026-08-21 · Technology
- Geb Sas 2026-08-21
- Experts Entreprendre 2026-08-20 · Professional Services
- Capgemini Engineering 2026-08-20 · Professional Services
- Philippe Hottinguer Finance 2026-08-19 · Financial Services
- Jone Précision 2026-08-16 · Manufacturing
- Bija Industrie 2026-08-16 · Manufacturing
- Groupe Actua 2026-08-16 · Professional Services