Cyberattack targets French museum network, Olympic events unaffected

A cyberattack targeted the central data systems of Paris’ Grand Palais and other museums within the Réunion des Musées Nationaux network, as disclosed by the Paris prosecutor’s office. This attack occurred over the weekend, affecting data systems utilized by approximately 40 museums throughout France. Despite the breach, Paris officials confirmed that the ongoing Olympic events have not been disrupted.
Among the impacted venues in the network are locations hosting competitions for the Summer Olympics. For instance, the Grand Palais is currently the site for hosting fencing and taekwondo competitions, while the Château de Versailles, which is also part of the RMN network, is hosting equestrian sports and the modern pentathlon.
To investigate the incident, the Paris prosecutor’s office has entrusted the task to a specialized unit, the Brigade for Combating Cybercrime. Their focus is to ascertain the scope of the attack and identify the perpetrators behind it. Concurrently, efforts are being made to reinforce security measures and restore the affected systems to normal operations.