The pandemic has created a context where computer vulnerabilities have multiplied (through remote working and poor protection of computers and VPN networks), but also the vulnerability of Internet users, clicking on phishing emails thinking they will receive their screening results, have access to a miracle cure or a vaccine on the black market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In March 2020, ReedSmith saw a 400% increase<\/a> in scams in that month. In April 2020, Google blocked 18 million<\/a> phishing and malware emails per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even more worrisome, the attacks have intensified<\/a>, become more complex\u2026<\/a> knowing that the pirates have also started to better organize themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “We now see a real methodology of relate between organizations of cybercriminals, where an organization A offers its services of cybercrime to an organization B, to be exploited by the latter.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Here is an example, taken from his lecture, where the criminal group announces its ransomware literally\u2026 “as a service” (SaaS)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Companies are currently extremely vulnerable, says Betrand Milot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “The only reason your company hasn\u2019t been attacked yet is not that you\u2019re well protected or lucky, it\u2019s just that cybercriminals have a capacity problem. They can\u2019t attack everyone.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Do not pay to recover your data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An emerging threat is the famous “ransomware”. These malware blocks access to your files by encrypting them; hackers then ask for a sum of money \u2013 sometimes in Bitcoin \u2013 to unlock it. But there is no guarantee that they will if you pay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/isarta.com\/infos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-23-at-7.01.08-AM-768x476.png\")
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