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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.