Belfort: Congress wins against cyber attacks

“These attacks are affecting everyone, and this is a real tsunami. The economic consequences could be devastating. Denise Boer mentions tools at Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr. “ There are upstream security trips where all companies can be consulted to determine the security level of their server. The first stronghold is to create awareness ” He promises.

In order to prove this “It just doesn’t happen to others” Commander Bruno, who works in the Armed Forces Ministry of Defense Intelligence and Defense, explained to the public how a cyber attack can happen. For this occasion, he moved himself into the shoes of a business manager. “At the hotel, he connects himself on WiFi to consult with his favorite newspaper, Le Point. But it didn’t work, and offers him to install his phone app. He installs it from the wifi point. It’s over. His phone is no longer his. In fact, it warns against downloading anything on an unsecured network. A simple piece of advice, but something we do not necessarily think. “Often routine behaviors planned outside the company are dangerous. We must be very careful in our habits.”, He warns. Because this type of attack also affects the psychological morale of the victim, rather than the economic tsunami for small businesses. “From the moment this happens to us, you never know When it really stands, Commander Bruno explains.

“Using a VPN is an even better way to protect yourself. Or if you want to download apps or links, you need to be on a more secure and familiar network.” Commander Bruno’s second piece of advice: Always keep your computer locked and unattended. If the computer is open, a few ten seconds will be enough to hack it using a special key. Proved it in front of the room to prove it. “All this does not just happen to others” The commander concludes.