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…
Avant de Cliquer was recognized in the private sector at the 2020 AREA Awards, winning the economic intelligence prize and receiving a special mention from the jury. To present its awards, the AREA (Regional Association of Agri-Food Companies) brought together its members and partners for an exceptional event: the Agri-Food Awards.
The Paris Mayors and Local Authorities Exhibition opens its doors on November 19, 20, and 21 for its 2019 edition. For more than 20 years, solution providers, elected officials, and decision-makers from local authorities have been meeting every year. The innovation award ceremony took place at the ministry on October 22...
Malicious cyberattack against the M6 Group On Saturday, October 12, 2019, the M6 Group was the victim of a "malicious cyberattack," announced Nicolas de Tavernost. The group includes the following television channels: M6, W9, Paris-Première, 6ter, Téva, Gulli, Canal J, TiJi, M6 music, M6 boutique, MCM, Série, and others.
On July 8, 2019, the announcement was made: British Airways was ordered to pay a £183 million fine to the ICO (the Information Commissioner's Office, the UK equivalent of the CNIL). In 2018, the theft of financial data from hundreds of thousands of customers constituted a clear violation of the GDPR. Disappointed by the decision...
The ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) is the equivalent of the French CNIL. The agency fined the international Marriott group following the leak of customers' personal data in 2018. In November 2018, cybercriminals hacked into a database containing reservations dating from 2014 to 2018. The data of approximately 383 million...
Map your organization's vulnerability level now with our phishing and vishing tests.
