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…
What is this about? On September 9, the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) reported a data breach involving millions of French COVID-19 test results stored on a New Zealand-based server. In fact, the Paris Public Hospital System (AP-HP) was the victim of a cyberattack caused by a vulnerability in its…
What is a scareware attack? Have you ever received a notification warning you that your computer has been infected with a virus? This is a classic scareware technique. As the name suggests, a scareware attack frightens users by making them believe their computer is infected with a virus. It lures them into…
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…
The facts: Following the Microsoft vulnerability in early December, the Log4Shell security flaw is now making headlines. The Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) (Germany’s equivalent of ANSSI) disclosed its existence on December 10, 2021. It affects the Log4j logging library developed by the Apache Foundation. A library,…
The SANTEXPO 2021 trade show reopened its doors in early November at Paris’s Porte de Versailles. This 55th edition focused on the future of the healthcare system, with “resilience and commitment” as its central theme, according to the FHF in the program. Santexpo 2021 featured: 20,000 visitors, 800 exhibitors, 345 presentations, and 550 speakers. Related…
Cybercrime and Social Media: What’s the Goal? Just as with a so-called “traditional” phishing campaign, these social media-specific cyberattacks employ the same tactics (phishing, ransomware, spam, malware). Some hackers even manage to take control of influencers’ official accounts to extract information from their followers in order to…
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