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…
What is social engineering? Social engineering, or the art of manipulating the human mind. This strategy relies on emotional triggers to gain trust, and then extract information or access from those who possess it. It is a manipulation technique used to influence people’s opinions and behaviors.…
Expoprotection: What Is It? Expoprotection is the international event that brings together all sectors of the risk management industry. This international event is divided into two sectors: Occupational and Industrial Risks, and Malicious Acts and Fire Risks. On the agenda: 🤝 Business meetings between solution providers and project owners 💡…
What is “Les Assises de la sécurité”? This event, organized by Comexposium under the direction of Maria Iacono, took place from October 12 to 15, 2022, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. It’s the must-attend event for cybersecurity experts worldwide. So, as you might expect, we were there! It was an opportunity to…
What is Digital Autonomy and Sovereignty Day? This event, organized by the Directorate General for Enterprises in partnership with the Strategic Industry Committee (CSF) for Security Industries, will take place on June 30, 2022, at Campus Cyber. Campus Cyber, a project launched by the President of the Republic, is the flagship venue for…
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…
LockBit: What Is It? LockBit ransomware is malware designed to block users’ access to computer systems and lift the block in exchange for a ransom. The ransomware automatically scans for important files, spreads the infection, and encrypts all accessible computer systems on a network. This ransomware is used for…
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,…
What is cryptocurrency? The AMF, ACPR, and DGCCRF recently issued a warning about the rise in cryptocurrency scams. 600% of cryptocurrency losses were due to theft and fraud between 2020 and 2021. A cryptocurrency is a virtual currency that operates independently of banks and governments. It…
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