Cyberattack Disrupts French Social Services Association, Delaying Child Placements

Summary

A cyberattack affecting La Sauvegarde in Agen since May 24 disrupted employees’ email and internal services. A staff member says missing placement orders are delaying child placements.

Key points

• The article reports that La Sauvegarde, an association with about 400 employees, has been affected by a cyberattack since May 24, 2026.
• Employees reportedly lost access to professional email and internal services; some also cannot access work sessions or the internet.
• A staff member says the association is not receiving all provisional placement orders, delaying placements of children.
• The article also reports wider workplace tensions, including staffing losses in an investigative service and delayed June salary payments.

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