AFP Hit by Cyberattack: French News Agency’s Delivery Services Disrupted, Investigation Underway

The French news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) was targeted by a cyberattack on September 27, 2024. The attack impacted some of AFP’s IT systems, specifically affecting parts of their content delivery services to clients. AFP’s technical teams have been working closely with the French National Agency for IT Systems Security (ANSSI) to address and mitigate the situation. The cyberattack did not disrupt AFP’s overall news coverage but did temporarily affect the delivery of certain services, such as real-time news feeds and content for subscribers.

The identity of the attackers and their motives are still unknown, and investigations are underway to determine the source of the breach. AFP has urged its partners to take precautionary measures, particularly by changing their FTP passwords, as these may have been compromised during the attack. Despite the disruption, AFP has assured that their global news operations will continue uninterrupted, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining service continuity during this challenging time.

This cyberattack on AFP is the latest in a series of significant cyber incidents targeting French institutions this year, highlighting growing threats against media and critical infrastructure​(BleepingComputer)​(NewsBytes).

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