Security News

Person in Latex Mask Impersonated French Minister
2019-06-26 10:46

Forget deep fakes. Someone wearing a latex mask fooled people on video calls for a period of two years, successfully scamming 80 million euros from rich French citizens....

French Authorities Release Free Decryptor for PyLocky Ransomware
2019-06-14 15:05

The French Ministry of Interior has released a free decryption tool for the PyLocky ransomware to help victims recover their data.  read more

Vulnerability in French Government Tchap Chat App
2019-04-24 11:23

A researcher found a vulnerability in the French government WhatsApp replacement app: Tchap. The vulnerability allows anyone to surreptitiously join any conversation. Of course the developers will...

Hacker Breaks Into French Government's New Secure Messaging App
2019-04-19 15:33

A white-hat hacker found a way to get into the French government's newly launched, secure encrypted messaging app that was otherwise can only be accessed by officials and politicians with email...

Google to Appeal 50-Million-Euro French Data Consent Fine
2019-01-25 05:33

Google said Wednesday it would appeal a record 50-million-euro fine imposed by France's data regulator for failing to meet the EU's strict new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). read more

French diplomat: Spies gonna spy – there aren't any magical cyberspace laws that can prevent it
2019-01-22 17:30

Pragmatic chap looks at reality of international relations FIC2019 A French diplomat has suggested that future global regulation of cyberspace could exempt spying from regulation "as long as some...

New Magecart Group Targets French Ad Agency
2019-01-17 18:26

A new threat actor operating under the “Magecart” umbrella landed a malicious skimmer on hundreds of websites through a supply chain attack, security firms reveal. read more

French Startup Offers Dark Web Compass, But Not for Everyone
2018-12-31 14:43

For years criminal websites shrouded in secrecy have thrived beyond the reach of traditional search engines, but a group of French engineers has found a way to navigate this dark web -- a tool...

French Cinema Chain Fires Dutch Executives Over 'CEO Fraud'
2018-11-13 17:03

$21 Million Lost to Business Email Compromise FraudstersFrench film production and distribution company Pathe fired the two senior managers overseeing its Dutch operations after they fell victim...

French Dark-Web Drug Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in US Prison
2018-10-11 09:33

A dark web drugs kingpin who was arrested last year when he arrived in the United States to compete in the World Beard and Mustache Championships has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison. On...