Bringing Back the Minitel
If you didn’t live in France in the 80s or 90s, it’s likely you missed out on one of the most successful computer networks in existence prior to the modern …read more Continue reading Bringing Back the Minitel
Category Archives: France
Lacroix manufacturing facilities shut down following cyberattack
French electronics manufacturer Lacroix closed three factories as a result of a cyberattack they “intercepted” over the weekend, the company has announced on Monday. Lacroix designs and produces electronic equipment for the automotive, home… Continue reading Lacroix manufacturing facilities shut down following cyberattack
Franco-Israeli Gang Linked to $40 Million CEO Scam Busted
By Habiba Rashid
Europol searched 8 houses in Israel and France, with the main culprit arrested in Israel along with seven others.
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VMware Disputes Old Flaws at Root of ESXiArgs Ransomware Attacks
By Deeba Ahmed
The refutation came days after Europe and North America were rattled by ESXiArgs Ransomware attacks.
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Thousands of unpatched VMware ESXi servers hit by ransomware via old bug (CVE-2021-21974)
Late last week, unknown attackers launched a widespread ransomware attack hitting VMware ESXi hypervisors via CVE-2021-21974, an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows them to run exploit code remotely, without prior authentication. Patches for C… Continue reading Thousands of unpatched VMware ESXi servers hit by ransomware via old bug (CVE-2021-21974)
Extradited Alleged ShinyHunters Hacker Pleads Not Guilty in US Court
By Habiba Rashid
The alleged member of the ShinyHunters group, Sebastian Raoult, is a French citizen who was arrested in Morocco in 2022 and extradited to the U.S. this week.
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French Hospital Suspends Operations After Crippling Cyber Attack
By Habiba Rashid
The Andre-Mignot Hospital in Versailles, near Paris, had to cancel operations and transfer patients after being hit by a cyber attack.
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iDealwine suffers a data breach
Popular international fine wine online retailer iDealwine has suffered a data breach during the past weekend, and has yet to reveal the number of customers affected. Its e-shop is still offline, showing a brief explanatory message, and the firm has inf… Continue reading iDealwine suffers a data breach
Energy efficient housing forms rocky outcrop on the riverside
Following the completion of its award-winning Valley development comes another project by MVRDV that’s defined by an impressive mountain-like exterior. Ascension Paysagère has been partly built to the exacting Passivhaus green building standard and fea… Continue reading Energy efficient housing forms rocky outcrop on the riverside
Police breaks up criminal ring that hacked keyless systems to steal cars
A car theft ring that used fraudulent software to “hack” and steal vehicles with remote keyless entry and ignition systems has been dismantled by the French National Gendarmerie, Europol announced on Monday. “The criminals targeted ve… Continue reading Police breaks up criminal ring that hacked keyless systems to steal cars