In early June, the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) fined Sergic 400,000 euros for IT security breaches and the illegal retention of personal data, particularly that of prospective tenants. The French property management company operates a web-based platform where prospective tenants can submit their…
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.
American town halls: current situation In 2019, more than 20 American municipalities faced ransomware attacks (a type of malware), with financial consequences sometimes exceeding several million euros. Many American town halls are far from state-of-the-art when it comes to prevention. The...
Bpifrance (Public Investment Bank), a trusted partner of entrepreneurs, has been offering a Digital Guide on mobile devices for several months. This guide helps organizations learn how to use digital tools. One of the latest modules enables managers to raise employee awareness of cybersecurity. This is particularly important given that users are one of the key drivers of security...
During the night of April 10-11, 2019, a computer virus affected the Fleury-Michon site. To prevent the spread of infected systems, all systems were disconnected. The group stated in a press release that the factories and logistics unit were shut down on the same day. (source: France3 Pays-de-la-Loire region).…
AVANT DE CLIQUER at the IN NORMANDY 2019 Trade Show The In Normandy trade show, organized by the Normandy Chambers of Commerce and Industry, has brought together businesses, local authorities, and decision-makers every year since 2018. The focus: innovation and digital technology. In 2019, Avant de Cliquer showcased its innovative IT security solution. We had the…
According to a report by the highly reputable *The Telegraph* in an article dated December 16, 2017, Paul Taylor, former head of cyber defense at the Ministry of Defense, stated that some companies are reportedly quietly buying Bitcoin. Their goal: to have the funds on hand to immediately pay any ransom demanded following a ransomware attack.…
Do you believe that ransomware is no longer as dangerous as it was in May and June 2017, when NotPetya and WannaCry took many companies by storm? Are you hoping that your organization is safe from a cyberattack originating from a phishing email? Perhaps you are convinced that technical solutions have taken hold...
In mid-December 2017, five young people living in the Drôme region, including two minors aged 13 and 15, were arrested. This occurred as part of an investigation into the hacking of the bank details of 500 CDiscount customers. The estimated financial loss amounts to approximately 350,000 euros. The modus operandi The small group of…
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