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,…
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...
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...
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…
What happened to the “Christmas Without Amazon” petition? Politicians launched a petition to encourage French consumers to support local businesses for their Christmas shopping. According to its founders, the petition—named “Christmas Without Amazon”—was the target of a “large-scale cyberattack.” The attack took place overnight…
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