What is a macro? A macro, or macro-instruction, is a program that automates a series of operations using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), particularly in office software such as Excel or Word. You don’t need to know how to program to use it. A VBA macro is a procedure used to perform…
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 facts One of the largest fuel pipelines in the United States, Colonial Pipeline, which connects gas stations, refineries, and airports in the eastern United States, recently suffered a large-scale cyberattack. The attack The company was forced to shut down all its systems following this digital attack. It says it has hired a team...
What is a QR code? A QR code (Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode. It links to a web page or other content that is normally optimized for mobile and tablet access. The QR code consists of modules, usually black, arranged in a square with a white background. It was invented in 1994...
Who has never received a phishing email? Phishing is a fraudulent technique, akin to attempted fraud, involving the sending of an email message. Cybercriminals collect personal data, login credentials, and/or banking information for fraudulent purposes (source: cybermalveillance.gouv.fr). While...
Cities, town halls, departments, regions... Organizations serving citizens, regardless of their size, are potential targets for cyberattacks. By targeting local authorities, the state is implicitly in the hackers' sights. In fact, in 2019, ANSSI recorded 92 cybersecurity incidents against municipalities and inter-municipal authorities. Rapidly expanding, 2020...
Cyberattacks in the Healthcare Sector: Some Statistics Cyberattacks of all kinds affect organizations across all industries. Their average cost rises significantly each year, increasing from €9,000 per company in 2019 to €52,100 in 2020. (source: bayvet-basset.com) Inevitably, the healthcare sector is…
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…
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…
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