French Museum Network Suffers Ransomware Attack During Olympics

Grand Palais and 40 other museums targeted; Olympic events continue unaffected

Ransomware attack hit central data systems of Paris' Grand Palais and 40 other museums in the Réunion des Musées Nationaux network.
The attack did not disrupt Olympic events hosted at the Grand Palais and Château de Versailles.
Cybercriminals demanded a ransom, threatening to release encrypted financial data.
French authorities are investigating the incident, with no data extraction detected so far.
France's national cybersecurity agency ANSSI is aiding in system restoration and security efforts.