Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle

Summary

A cyberattack targeted the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, disrupting access to extensive databases relied upon by hundreds of researchers. The intrusion impaired the museum’s research services and had repercussions for broader French scientific activities that depend on its data resources. The incident was reported by La Tribune, noting that the attack hindered scholarly work relying on the museum’s collections.

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Description

On Thursday, July 31, 2025, a cyberattack was reported to have targeted the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle in Paris. The attack occurred at the museum located in the Ve arrondissement, near the Jardin des Plantes. According to the source, the incident affected access to vast databases used by the institution. The Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle is described as a renowned museum and also a research center. The source article was published by Bogdan Bodnar in La Tribune on the same day. The article was initially posted at 18:24 and updated at 18:30.

The cyberattack disrupted the ability of hundreds of researchers to consult the museum’s databases. These databases are consulted by a large number of scholars for their work. The impact was limited to the loss of access; no further details about data theft or system damage were provided in the source. The report emphasizes that the museum serves both as a public exhibition space and as a hub for scientific research. The incident highlights the reliance of French research on the museum’s digital resources. The narrative ends here.

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