Important Warning for French Radio Licence Holders

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Attention those holding a French radio licence: there has been a significant data breach involving the ANFR (Agence Nationale des Fréquences). Personal information of licence holders has reportedly been exposed, which could potentially lead to misuse or fraudulent activities.

The ANFR has confirmed that the following personal details were compromised:

• first name and surname
• postal address, if provided
• telephone numbers, if provided
• email address
• date of birth, if it was in the system

Because the attackers now have a list of names, email addresses, and phone numbers, they will likely try to use this information to conduct targeted scams.

Here are some simple, practical steps you can take right now to protect your personal information and your devices:

• Check the sender address: If you receive an email claiming to be from the ANFR, look closely at the email address. The official domain is “@anfr.fr”. Scammers often use addresses that look similar but have slight spelling changes.
• Do not click suspicious links: If an email asks you to log in to verify your account, do not click the link provided in the message. Instead, open your web browser and type the official ANFR website address yourself.
• Do not download unexpected attachments: If you receive an unsolicited email with an attachment, do not open it. It could contain malware that might compromise your computer.
• Verify by telephone: If you are unsure whether an email or a phone call is genuine, hang up or ignore the email. You can then contact the ANFR directly using the official contact details provided on their legitimate website.