Hey everyone, here’s a fresh scoop from France! The Paris prosecutor's office has kicked off an investigation into the popular social media platform X following serious cyber offense allegations. French police are now looking into claims that an organized group might have tampered with automated data processing systems – both impairing their function and extracting data fraudulently.
The case gained momentum after two formal complaints were lodged in January – one by a French parliament member and another by a senior public institution official. They pointed to claims that X's algorithm was exploited for foreign interference, raising major concerns about data security in our hyper-connected digital age.
The investigation has been handed over to the Directorate-General of the National Gendarmerie (DGGN) and is backed by input from French researchers and various public institutions. For tech enthusiasts and digital natives across South Asia and Southeast Asia, this serves as a reminder of how crucial cybersecurity is for our everyday online experiences 😊.
Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story as we all navigate our fast-paced, tech-driven world!
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French police open investigation into social media platform X
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