MINEFI - Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances - France

Cyberattack on French Bank Database Exposes 1.2 Million Accounts The French Directorate General of Public Finances reported a cyberattack on the national bank account database (Ficoba), compromising 1.2 million accounts. Sensitive data, including bank details (RIB/IBAN), account holder identities, addresses, and in some cases, tax identifiers, were accessed by cybercriminals. The breach occurred in late January 2026 through the misuse of a government official's credentials. Immediate access restrictions were implemented to mitigate the impact. Affected users will be notified, and banks have been alerted to increase vigilance. The incident has been reported to the National Commission on Informatics and Liberty and a formal complaint filed.