Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently fell victim to a hacking incident involving his personal smartphone. Reports indicate that Barrot clicked on a malicious link, which led to the compromise of his messaging application. This breach has raised concerns among security services, prompting investigations into the source of the hack. However, it has been reported that Barrot has not cooperated with the National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) in the ongoing inquiries. The incident has sparked discussions about the implications for state security and the potential for espionage, as the nature of the attack remains unclear.