Black & White Path
Black & White Path
Apr 22, 2026 · Information Security

Hacker Breaches ANTS Portal via IDOR, Proving Government Systems Vulnerable

An IDOR access‑control flaw allowed a hacker to infiltrate France’s ANTS portal, which issues IDs, passports and driver’s licences, exposing up to 19 million citizens’ personal data—including names, addresses, birth details and authentication credentials—as the attacker claimed the breach was merely to demonstrate governmental vulnerability.

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Hacker Breaches ANTS Portal via IDOR, Proving Government Systems Vulnerable
21CTO
21CTO
Apr 15, 2026 · Industry Insights

Why France Is Ditching Windows for a Nationwide Linux Desktop

The French government has announced a mandatory migration of all public‑sector workstations from Windows to a custom Linux distribution called FranceOS, aiming for full deployment by 2027 to achieve digital sovereignty, cost savings, and a unified open‑source software stack.

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Why France Is Ditching Windows for a Nationwide Linux Desktop