French agency links Israeli tech firm BlackCore to digital interference targeting John Swinney
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Jonathan Geddes
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Summary
French cybersecurity agency Viginum has identified an Israeli tech firm, BlackCore, as being involved in digital interference operations targeting 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. French authorities have requested an explanation from Israel, though Viginum's chief stated investigators could not determine who commissioned BlackCore's activities.
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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said the French government had asked Israel for an explanation on BlackCore's actions
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