Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common these days. In particular, ransomware. This type of attack involves stealing personal data from infected devices. It consists of software hidden within a malicious email that, once opened, encrypts your data and then blocks access to it. Cybercriminals then…
The Grand-Est Region Falls Victim to a Valentine’s Day Cyber-Prank! On February 14, 2020, a large-scale cyberattack paralyzed the IT operations of 7,500 public officials. Elected officials in the Grand-Est region (including Strasbourg, the region’s capital) were affected. Computer systems at high schools in Champagne-Ardenne, Lorraine, Alsace…
Ransomware at Eurofins? Eurofins, a well-known group of analytical laboratories specializing in the food industry, pharmaceuticals, the environment, and medical biology, fell victim to a ransomware attack in early June 2019. This type of cyberattack involves locking the organization’s data and then demanding a ransom for its release. The group did not…
Since 2018, Belgium has been facing cybercriminals. Indeed, numerous cyberattacks have been launched against several companies in the country. Attacks of all kinds: CEO fraud, denial-of-service attacks, phishing attacks, ransomware attacks… The Prime Minister reports three times as many reports of cyber incidents in 2019 as in 2018. In…
Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common these days, particularly ransomware attacks. Like other types of cyberattacks, ransomware attacks involve stealing personal data from infected computers. The malware is hidden in a malicious email which, once opened, encrypts your data and blocks access to it.
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…
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...
Avant de Cliquer Honored by Martigues The 21st National Internet Label for Regions, Cities, and Villages has recognized Avant de Cliquer. Indeed, our innovative solution for avoiding phishing scams has been recognized by the Villes Internet association. This annual event highlights the digital innovations implemented by…
ANSSI and Its Cybersecurity Experts ANSSI (the French National Cybersecurity Agency, established in 2009) has more than 600 staff members. Among them are cybersecurity experts who work daily to combat cyber threats. Every year, these specialists assist organizations of all sizes and types with their security needs…
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