What is whaling? Unlike phishing attempts, which target random individuals, whaling targets specific individuals. Whaling is a threat aimed at business leaders, decision-makers, and managers who have shifted their work processes online due to the health crisis. The goal of…
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…
Definition of spoofing Spoofing involves disguising a communication from an unknown source as one from a known and trusted source. In short, spoofing is a social engineering attack. It can range from attempting to pose as a trusted friend of the victim to imitating a widely recognized website or official organization…
Internet users prefer to sweep their mistakes under the mouse mat rather than report an incident. A Fujitsu study shows that users are even more reluctant to report IT incidents when they occur at work. This study, entitled "Building a Cyber Smart Culture," explains...
🔐🔌💡 The Energy Sector: On the Front Lines of Cyberattacks! Did you know that the energy sector has become a major target for cyberattacks? 💥 But that’s not all—there are many challenges: lack of investment, a shortage of skilled workers, and supply chain risks. Attacks target…
We are becoming increasingly aware of the problem of phishing, but what do we know about smishing? Hackers are always one step ahead, outdoing each other in creativity! We are aware of the risks of downloading malicious apps, but are we sufficiently aware of the risks associated with smishing? After decades…
The France Cybersecurity 2025 Label awarded to Avant de Cliquer We are proud to have been awarded the France Cybersecurity 2025 Label in the "Audit, Consulting, and Training" category. This distinction validates our commitment to innovative and reliable cybersecurity solutions. This label, recognized nationally and internationally, not only certifies...
What is the FIC? The International Cybersecurity Forum (FIC) is one of the most important events in the field of cybersecurity in Europe. It is an annual event that has been held in France since 2007. It brings together experts from a variety of backgrounds: industry, government, academia, regulatory bodies, and organizations…
A deepfake, a portmanteau of “deep learning” and “fake,” is falsified content that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning. It involves superimposing a face or voice onto existing content. Very often, deepfakes are used to create videos or images that show people doing or saying things they never actually…
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