EasyJet: Cyberattack and Data Breach The tourism sector is a prime target for cybercriminals. Following a series of data breaches at airlines (British Airways in 2018 and Airbus in early 2019), EasyJet has not been spared. The alert was issued on May 19. The low-cost carrier, victim of a “highly…
Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common these days, particularly ransomware. This was recently the case for Sequedin, which was targeted by this type of cyberattack. Ransomware is software hidden within a malicious email which, once opened, encrypts data and blocks access to it. Cybercriminals issue...
During the night of June 5 to 6, the town of Sarrebourg (Moselle) was the victim of a ransomware cyberattack. The cybercriminals encrypted their computer data. In accordance with ANSSI recommendations, the municipality immediately filed a complaint. It also refused to pay the ransom of 7.6 bitcoins (nearly €55,000) demanded by the attackers.
Cyberattack paralyzes the community of Mitry-Mory In the wake of a series of cyberattacks against local authorities, Mitry-Mory has not been spared. Saturday, July 18: the town woke up to find all its IT equipment paralyzed by a ransomware cyberattack. Hackers had penetrated the town hall's network. Files and databases...
What happened to the “Christmas Without Amazon” petition? Politicians launched a petition to encourage French consumers to support local businesses for their Christmas shopping. According to its founders, the petition—named “Christmas Without Amazon”—was the target of a “large-scale cyberattack.” The attack took place overnight…
Since the advent of the internet, hackers have never stopped their attacks. Over time, these attacks have not only become more diverse but also more sophisticated. The year 2020 is no exception. The phenomenon of “cyberattacks” is spreading. It affects organizations of all types and sizes in France and elsewhere. Why a cyberattack? According to Thales, 49% of hackers…
Cyberattacks are the new scourge of businesses. Cyberattacks have increased exponentially in recent years. According to ANSSI, eight out of ten companies are affected by cyberattacks every year in France. In other words, the majority of them remain highly vulnerable and defenseless against cyberattacks. In 2020 alone: the company Lise...
On January 30, 2020, Bouygues Construction was targeted by a cyberattack involving malware, specifically ransomware. The organization’s computer systems and databases were hacked and rendered inaccessible. To prevent the virus from spreading, the group prudently shut down its systems. Martin Bouygues, the French CEO of the group…
What is a scareware attack? Have you ever received a notification warning you that your computer has been infected with a virus? This is a classic scareware technique. As the name suggests, a scareware attack frightens users by making them believe their computer is infected with a virus. It lures them into…
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