Hackers breach Le Pen's social media and website
Unknown hackers breached Marine Le Pen's social media account and altered parts of her website, including replacing her photo with an image of a cat wearing flags of Morocco and Algeria. The incident occurred on July 21, 2026, and involved the placement of cryptocurrency ads and the theft of personal data from party members.
Consensus
- The hackers breached Marine Le Pen's social media account on X.
- The account was restored after the incident.
- Cryptocurrency advertisements were posted on her social media page.
- The ads were removed within minutes.
- The website of Marine Le Pen's party was altered by hackers.
- The hackers replaced her photo with an image of a cat holding flags of Morocco and Algeria.
- Personal data of several party members were stolen.
- The incident is not linked to another cyberattack on her website.
- Marine Le Pen confirmed her intention to run for president in 2027.
Points of divergence
- Marine Le Pen announced her presidential candidacy on July 7, 2026, following a party meeting. — vm
- Marine Le Pen was convicted in 2025 for organizing fictitious employment of parliamentary assistants in the European Parliament, resulting in a 3-year prison sentence with 2 years suspended and a one-year electronic bracelet requirement, confirmed by the Paris Court of Appeal in July 2026. — m24
- Marine Le Pen received positive reactions to her candidacy both in France and abroad, with Elon Musk calling her 'the last hope for France'. — vm
- The French prosecutor initiated an investigation into Le Pen over suspicions of illegal financing of her 2022 presidential campaign based on a complaint from the National Commission for Campaign Accounts and Political Financing. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Unknowns hacked Marine Le Pen's website and X account — Вечерняя Москва
- Unknowns hacked Le Pen's account on social network X — Москва 24