Fake bank advisor fraud: understanding this type of vishing attack In an increasingly connected world, cybercriminals are constantly innovating to trap their targets, whether they are individuals, businesses, government agencies, or associations. While phishing remains the main vector for cyberattacks, telephone scams, such as vishing, are growing at an...
Holiday season: Beware of cybercriminals' traps The holiday season is synonymous with reunions, festive moments, and gift exchanges. However, behind all the excitement lies fertile ground for cybercriminals, who take advantage of the frenzy of shopping and holiday distractions to increase their attacks.
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…
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.…
Finance, administration, industry, research, tourism, commerce, construction, automotive, agri-food, publishing, energy, and of course the internet... All sectors are now potential targets for cybercriminals. The healthcare sector is no exception to cyberattacks. On the contrary, they are multiplying exponentially! Every year, cyberattacks threaten institutions...
On Wednesday, July 15, Twitter fell victim to a social engineering cyberattack. The goal: to scam users out of cryptocurrency. Hackers took control of more than 130 accounts (source: Les Echos). They impersonated famous figures and trusted companies, including Barack Obama, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Joe Biden, and Bill Gates.
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…
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…
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