From French sources

Trump Administration Orders Removal of DeepSeek AI Technologies from US Federal Civilian Systems

The Trump administration has directed US federal civilian agencies to remove all DeepSeek products and related third-party solutions from their systems. The Department of Homeland Security order cites risks of sensitive data access by Chinese authorities, potential data transfers to China, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The ban extends beyond the chatbot itself to affiliated companies and any services built on DeepSeek implementations. Affected departments include Treasury, State, and Justice, while the Department of Defense remains outside the scope of this specific directive. The measure follows earlier restrictions by defense information systems and Commerce Department bureaus in 2025. Agencies may request waivers for additional compliance time within 60 days of the order's issuance.

Chimeraz Claims Data Leaks Targeting French Political Parties Renaissance, La France Insoumise and PCF

Cybercriminal Chimeraz has announced possession of data associated with three major French political parties: Renaissance, La France Insoumise, and the Parti Communiste Français. The claims include millions of records described as voter outreach and door-to-door campaign files, with some data offered for free and other portions listed for sale. Two datasets attributed to Renaissance and La France Insoumise share nearly identical file naming patterns, raising questions about possible shared origins or export methods without confirming a common source. The announcements detail specific line counts, unique entries, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, though these figures remain unverified seller claims. The incident highlights risks of targeted fraud or impersonation using political context, while underscoring that addresses alone do not prove political affiliation. Similar leaks involving La France Insoumise and Rassemblement National appeared online in July 2026.