Tag: France

Macron’s bodyguards reveal his location by sharing Strava data

October 31, 2024

Members of the Security Group for the Presidency of the Republic (GSPR), who protect President Emmanuel Macron, have been inadvertently sharing their locations via the fitness app Strava. This has made it possible to track Macron’s movements, according to an investigation by Le Monde*, as his bodyguards’ workout sessions were publicly visible. The issue highlights … More Macron’s bodyguards reveal his location by sharing Strava data

French state services hit by cyberattacks of ‘unprecedented intensity’

March 12, 2024

Cyberattacks of “unprecedented intensity” have targeted several French government institutions just months before the Paris Olympics but have been contained, the prime minister’s office said Monday, writes France24*. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s office said several state bodies were targeted but did not provide details. “Many ministerial services were targeted” from Sunday “using familiar technical means … More French state services hit by cyberattacks of ‘unprecedented intensity’

Data breach at French govt agency exposes info of 10 million people

August 28, 2023

According to Bleeping Computer, Pôle emploi, France’s governmental unemployment registration and financial aid agency, is informing of a data breach that exposed data belonging to 10 million individuals. “Pôle emploi became aware of the violation of the information system of one of its providers involving a risk of disclosure of personal data of job seekers,” … More Data breach at French govt agency exposes info of 10 million people

USB drive malware attacks spiking again in first half of 2023

July 14, 2023

According to the Bleeping Computer*, what’s old is new again, with researchers seeing a threefold increase in malware distributed through USB drives in the first half of 2023. A new report by Mandiant outlines how two USB-delivered malware campaigns have been observed this year; one named ‘Sogu,’ attributed to a hacker group ‘TEMP.HEX,’ and another … More USB drive malware attacks spiking again in first half of 2023

Driving to France this summer? Watch out for scam websites before you go

July 8, 2022

Scammers don’t take the summer off – be on your guard when buying your Crit’Air sticker. If you drive your own vehicle in certain regions of France at certain times, you will need to purchase a special ‘clean air sticker’ called Crit’Air or risk facing a fine from the French government. Similar schemes already exist in the … More Driving to France this summer? Watch out for scam websites before you go