Identity theft, unauthorized access to your network, bank account fraud… A host of problems can arise when you fall victim to a cyberattack. But do you know where they might come from? Whether it’s through your email, your phone, the internet, or even downloadable apps, hackers are targeting you every day. You arrive…
What is a macro? A macro, or macro-instruction, is a program that automates a series of operations using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), particularly in office software such as Excel or Word. You don’t need to know how to program to use it. A VBA macro is a procedure used to perform…
The facts One of the largest fuel pipelines in the United States, Colonial Pipeline, which connects gas stations, refineries, and airports in the eastern United States, recently suffered a large-scale cyberattack. The attack The company was forced to shut down all its systems following this digital attack. It says it has hired a team...
Cities, town halls, departments, regions... Organizations serving citizens, regardless of their size, are potential targets for cyberattacks. By targeting local authorities, the state is implicitly in the hackers' sights. In fact, in 2019, ANSSI recorded 92 cybersecurity incidents against municipalities and inter-municipal authorities. Rapidly expanding, 2020...
2020: A Year of Cyberattacks Against Local Governments Local Governments & Cyberattacks: A Sad and Sobering Reality in 2020! In France, (far) too many local governments have fallen victim to cyberattacks, particularly ransomware attacks. In recent months, we have seen a clear increase in the number of cyberattacks targeting local governments, sometimes bringing their services to a standstill…
Paying Ransomware Demands: Is the U.S. Setting an Example? Paying a ransom encourages more ransomware attacks and provides financial support to cybercriminals. As a result, U.S. authorities have decided to impose sanctions on U.S. organizations that give in to hackers’ financial blackmail. The OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury) has published…
A massive phishing cyberattack targets the Paris Court “On Thursday morning, I noticed I was receiving emails from people who hadn’t sent me any emails in three years, regarding old cases—I didn’t understand what was going on. The day before, I had vaguely seen a strange email that I had tried to open.” This account…
Eure-et-Loir Departmental Council Paralyzed by a Cyberattack Sunday, July 5, 2020: The Eure-et-Loir Departmental Council has just been targeted by a cyberattack. All of its information systems are down. Its website states that it was “the victim of a major cyberattack over the weekend.” All of its information systems are inaccessible: email, networks, and platforms are paralyzed. The department…
The Construction Industry: A Target for Cybercrime Many industries are targeted by hackers, particularly the construction sector. Take, for example, Bouygues Construction, which has been targeted twice by hackers. Since 2019, the construction group has already suffered two ransomware attacks. The most recent one brought operations to a standstill and left employees…
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