"Unprecedented Cyberattacks Target French Government Agencies"

French government institutions have been targeted by cyberattacks of "unprecedented intensity" just months before the Paris Olympics, with several state bodies affected. The attacks, which are not currently attributable to Russia, have been contained, and a crisis cell has been activated to deploy countermeasures. Hacker groups, including one claiming to be Anonymous Sudan, have claimed responsibility for the attacks, with the government implementing filtering measures to mitigate the impact. The attacks come amid concerns about potential targeting of the Olympics and European Parliament elections, and follow a call to step up protection against sabotage and cyberattacks by Russia.