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…
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...
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…
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…
Cybersecurity risks are on the rise (phishing remains the most widespread threat: with approximately 562.4 million phishing emails recorded), making it necessary to strengthen security standards. Within organizations, security must be strengthened both technically and organizationally. In…
What is a hackathon? It’s an event where volunteers of all ages and backgrounds come together to form teams. The goal? To complete a project (product, service, startup) on a given theme, usually within a period of two to three days. “The word…
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…
Cyberattack on Ardenne Métropole, the City of Charleville-Mézières, and its CCAS In the recent wave of cyberattacks, Ardenne Métropole, the City of Charleville-Mézières, and its CCAS (Communal Center for Social Action) were not spared. Paralyzed in early March by a ransomware attack, 2,000 employees were left without access to their computers, archives, or…
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…
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