Honda: A Ransomware Cyberattack Shuts Down Its Industrial Systems On June 7, Honda fell victim to a ransomware cyberattack. A virus infiltrated and spread throughout the company’s computer networks. The malware (EKANS) brought several of the automaker’s factories around the world to a standstill. The EKANS malware, also known as the Snake ransomware, targets…
The Grand-Est Region Falls Victim to a Valentine’s Day Cyber-Prank! On February 14, 2020, a large-scale cyberattack paralyzed the IT operations of 7,500 public officials. Elected officials in the Grand-Est region (including Strasbourg, the region’s capital) were affected. Computer systems at high schools in Champagne-Ardenne, Lorraine, Alsace…
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…
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.
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...
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…
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…
It is absolutely essential to know how to protect yourself against ransomware before an attack occurs. As a reminder, the estimated total losses for French companies targeted in 2021 are said to be €2.5 billion. Furthermore, companies that fell victim to ransomware from January to December 2021 are reported to have lost an average of 26.7% of their annual revenue,…
How much does a cyberattack cost a business? Phishing, ransomware, the dark web, cybercrime… These are all terms and phrases that were virtually unknown just a short time ago but have now become commonplace. All these malicious acts have a significant impact on the global economy, which invests billions of dollars to combat them or protect itself against them. In fact, the…
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