Crypto: 22 million addresses stolen from La Poste, the black week of data leaks in France

Docaposte, the digital subsidiary of La Poste, confirmed the theft of 22 million addresses in one of France's largest data breaches, capping a week of leaks that also saw the hacker group ChimeraZ claim attacks on Lithos and SGS. The disclosures matter because they underscore how exposed consumer data remains across French institutions and service providers, even as crypto-native firms increasingly rely on the same digital infrastructure. ChimeraZ's involvement adds a familiar name to the breach landscape, suggesting the group is broadening its targets beyond crypto. What to watch next is whether the stolen data surfaces for sale or reuse in phishing campaigns, and whether regulators push for tighter disclosure timelines.