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French submarine-maker targeted by hackers
- On July 26, 2025, France's Naval Group announced it 'immediately launched a technical investigation' after hackers claimed to have top-secret data, prompting an inquiry.
- Hackers threatened to release confidential Naval Group data unless paid, claiming to have breached core systems and demanding payment within 72 hours, framing it as extortion.
- Soon after, Neferpitou leaked the entire 1 TB dataset on DarkForums, which has seen a 600% surge in activity, claiming it included submarine weapon systems source code.
- Naval Group insists it detected no intrusion, has filed a complaint with French judicial authorities, and is working with the French government and external experts.
- Potential access to naval combat software poses risks as GlobalData projects the defense sector cybersecurity market will reach $290bn by 2027, experts warn.
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The builder of warships and submarines would have been targeted by one or more hackers. The group assures that it has not noticed any intrusion and denounces a "reputational attack"
·Paris, France
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·Mumbai, India
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Since Wednesday, hackers claim to have seized sensitive data belonging to the Naval Group. The shipbuilding giant confirms having identified an incident potential, but continues to investigate.
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