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…
🔒 CESIN calls for greater transparency in cyber ratings! 💡💻 They are calling for shared standards and “full transparency of algorithms.” A reliable and impartial assessment is essential to building trust in cyber ratings. The lack of a common framework limits the comparability of ratings, while some companies may present a facade of…
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…
What is “Les Assises de la sécurité”? This event, organized by Comexposium under the direction of Maria Iacono, took place from October 12 to 15, 2022, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. It’s the must-attend event for cybersecurity experts worldwide. So, as you might expect, we were there! It was an opportunity to…
🕵️♂️🛒 What is skimming?🛒🕵️♀️ Walmart supermarkets recently fell victim to a crew of clever fraudsters—the “modern-day Daltons”! 🎩💼 While one member of the team created a distraction by shopping, another discreetly installed skimmers on the payment terminals. A third person acted as a human shield,…
What is QRishing? QRishing works on the same principle as traditional phishing: tricking victims into visiting malicious websites. However, instead of using hyperlinks, cyberattackers use QR codes. These codes can be printed and placed in public areas, sent by mail, or…
How a vishing simulation transformed cybersecurity culture in the Cher department Interview with Aurélien LALEVEE, CISO of the Cher department. Objective: to test vigilance against vishing... and show that "it doesn't just happen to other people." When asked why he launched a simulation campaign, Aurélien is clear:...
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