Tag: cybercriminality
Twitter’s former cybersecurity chief accuses it of gross negligence
The former head of social network security accused the American firm of not putting in place measures to guarantee the safety of its users. He also denounces the existence of…
“Negotiating with pirates is unthinkable”
Since this Sunday, August 21, the Sud-Francilien Hospital Center in Corbeil-Essonnes has been the victim of blackmail on its completely blocked computer devices. The hackers are asking for $10 million…
hospital victim of cyberattack, hackers demand 10 million dollars
The Sud Francilien Hospital Center in Corbeil-Essonnes was the victim of a major cyberattack overnight from Saturday to Sunday. The computer systems of the hospital, which has a thousand beds,…
The father of a Frenchman calls on Paris to prevent his extradition from Morocco to the United States
The father of Sébastien Raoult, a 21-year-old Frenchman wanted by US authorities for his alleged involvement in a cybercrime case and imprisoned in Rabat, called on the French government on…
Frenchman arrested in Morocco faces 116 years in prison in the United States
Sébastien Raoult, a 21-year-old from Vosges, is accused by American justice of being part of a group of cybercriminals specializing in the resale of stolen sensitive data. Today, his family…
Mauritius will host a center to deal with cybercrime in Africa
Mauritius has been chosen to host the African cyber-resilience hub. The launch of this program took place on Monday, opening a four-day conference on the theme: “ Criticism for a…
The Easter egg hunt in Argentina, a few clicks and a nice scam
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the number of online scams has exploded in Argentina, with four times more reports than before. Cyber-delinquents show a lot of inventiveness and know…
a new cyberattack targets several official sites
A senior Ukrainian government official announced on Wednesday February 23 that several official Ukrainian sites were inaccessible. Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fyodorov said the attack began in the late afternoon,…
police used Pegasus software within law, investigation finds
The Israeli daily calcalist revealed earlier this month large-scale, extralegal cyber-surveillance directed against Israeli citizens. This deeply shocked public opinion, and caused a state scandal. With our correspondent in Jerusalem,…
Washington sends its cybersecurity adviser Anne Neuberger
White House cybersecurity chief Anne Neuberger begins a European tour aimed at increasing security and preparing responses to possible Russian cyberattacks. While the world is wondering about the intentions of…