Several government websites linked to France's Ministry of Ecological Transition became inaccessible on Wednesday, September 2, following a "sophisticated computer attack" that occurred the previous week. The public consultation site for environmental matters, along with several regional administration websites, displayed messages such as "Maintenance in progress" and "Please try again later, you will soon be able to use this service again." The ministry confirmed the websites were unreachable and stated that specific measures had been taken to address the attack and improve the security of its information systems. A report has been filed with the prosecutor's office to investigate the incident further. The National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI), France's main body for cybersecurity, is currently assisting the Ministry of Ecological Transition. This comes amid suspicions that user accounts may have been compromised, and as part of ongoing investigations into the breach. ANSSI warned that the actions taken to investigate and fix the security issues may lead to temporary disruptions in some digital services. Ivan Candé, general secretary of the FNEE CGT, a union representing public sector workers, said the service interruptions were due to "significant malfunctions following a malicious intrusion." His comments highlight concerns over the impact of the attack on public services and the need for improved cybersecurity measures to prevent future incidents. The situation underscores the growing importance of digital security in government operations, particularly as more services move online. While the ministry has taken steps to address the breach, the incident serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities that can exist in even the most critical public systems.