Cyberattack against Free: UFC-Que Choisir demands “deterrent” measures from the CNIL

UFC-Que Choisir is taking a stand. Following the massive data leak at Free, the consumer protection association is calling on the CNIL to take a firm stand. While the investigation continues, the UFC is calling for exemplary sanctions if any breaches are proven, and is denouncing recurring security breaches at the operator.

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Free's massive hacking in October 2024, affecting 19 million customers, including 5.1 million IBAN, is rehearsing about it, with the UFC-Que Choosing who announces the seizure of the CNIL, i.e. the data constable. The goal is to have proportionate measures. The consumer association notes that ... Read more Like KultureGeek on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter Don't forget to download our free iAddict app for iPhone and iPad (link App Store) Rea…

Following the leak of data from Free that took place in 2024, the UFC-Que Choisir seized the CNIL and asked for measures to be taken. In the face of an expanding cyber threat, the UFC-Que Choisir sounds the alarm. The president of the consumer defence association announced that she had seized the National Commission on Informatics [...] The article Massive Data Flight at Free: UFC-Que Choisir seized the CNIL and called for an awareness-raising c…