# French bank Credit Mutuel Arkea hit by cyberattack

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/french-bank-credit-mutuel-arkea-hit-by-cyberattack/
- Published: 2026-11-04T13:51:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T10:04:29+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/french-bank-credit-mutuel-arkea-hit-cyberattack-6524451
- Topics: Cybersecurity, Europe, Technology, World

## Key points

- Arkea is assessing losses from fraudulent transactions.
- The bank says customer assets remain safe.
- Some transfers were delayed after the attack was contained.

## Summary

French cooperative bank Credit Mutuel Arkea said it was working to recover funds stolen through fraudulent transactions by cyber attackers, while assuring customers their money was safe. The incident caused delays to some transfers but was contained, and the bank said it had notified authorities; the case highlights cyber risks facing major financial institutions.

Arkea said the losses were below the $133 million reported by CoinDesk, but it has not yet provided a final figure. It said the amount would not threaten the group’s financial strength, and that customer assets were unaffected; it declined to say whether cryptocurrency was involved or how the attack occurred. The Brittany-based bank has 5.8 million clients and €211.5 billion in assets.

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