French public health agency reports data breach affecting 80,000 people

PARIS, France — PARIS — France's public health agency said a cyberattack compromised the personal data of 80,000 people through an external service provider. The breach targeted Moncoucoupon, a platform used by the agency to collect applications for promotional materials distributed as part of preventive health campaigns. The agency said the compromised database contained contact information needed for deliveries, including email addresses, postal addresses and phone numbers. It stressed that no medical data was affected by the attack. The agency added that its teams are working to restore access to the service. No further details on the source of the attack or potential suspects were immediately available. France Info reported the development, citing the Public Health Agency, which operates under the French Health Ministry.