Several local government and tourism websites in eastern France were hit by a coordinated cyberattack during the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian-les-Bains, causing temporary disruptions to online services in a number of municipalities.
The incident affected web resources operated by local institutions and tourism offices in the towns of Annecy, Thonon-les-Bains, and Saint-Gingolph, according to local authorities. The attacks reportedly resulted in slower website performance and intermittent accessibility issues.
Responsibility for the operation was claimed by NoName057(16), a pro-Russian hacktivist group known for conducting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) campaigns against European government and public-sector targets. In a statement published online, the group described the attack as a “gift for France.”
French officials said the disruptions were limited in scope and did not compromise sensitive data or critical infrastructure. Technical teams worked to restore normal service levels shortly after the attacks were detected.
The cyber incident occurred as world leaders gathered in Évian-les-Bains for high-level discussions on global security, economic cooperation, and international challenges. Authorities have not indicated whether the attack had any direct impact on summit operations.
The latest incident underscores the growing use of cyber operations by politically motivated groups seeking to draw attention during major international events.