French agency links Israeli tech firm BlackCore to digital interference targeting Scottish First Minister John Swinney
French cybersecurity agency Viginum has identified an Israeli tech firm, BlackCore, allegedly involved in digital interference operations targeting Scottish First Minister John Swinney. The firm is also linked to interference in Angola, Togo, and the 2025 New York mayoral election won by pro-Palestine candidate Zohran Mamdani. Viginum chief Marc-Antoine Brillant stated it remains unclear who commissioned BlackCore's activities. The French government has requested an explanation from Israel regarding BlackCore's actions.
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Our investigations did not make it possible to identify the sponsor or sponsors, if indeed they exist, behind this foreign digital interference.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said the French government had asked Israel for an explanation on BlackCore's actions
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