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If you’d like to meet us, don’t miss the InCyber Europe Forum (FIC), which opens its doors today! We’ll be there from 26 to 28 March 2024 at the Lille Grand Palais, at stand F18-30 in the Innovation Village. It’s the perfect opportunity to come and discover our innovative solution for tackling operational challenges and helping to build a secure digital future.

Cybercrime in 2024: Towards a new era of maturity!
Cybercrime is evolving at a dizzying pace and is becoming increasingly professionalised. With the emergence of AI and new, high-performance technologies, we can expect to see a new level of maturity by 2024.
Despite a deteriorating economic climate that is not conducive to start-up funding, the French cybersecurity sector has secured some significant rounds of funding since early 2023, helping to build a robust security culture within our companies.

Thanks to the quality of the meetings, the extremely positive feedback from end-users who discovered our solution, the connections we made with our peers, the opportunity to meet future partners, and the large audience for our innovation pitch on the benefits of robust partitioning… in short, three packed and exciting days!
Thank you to everyone who came to see us.

ARC Data Shield joins the Cyber Centre of Excellence: a new step towards strengthening cyber security:

We are delighted to announce that ARC Data Shield is now part of the Cyber Centre of Excellence! It is an honour for us to join this community dedicated to cyber security. This new development marks a key milestone in our commitment to providing ever-better protection for our customers and partners.

By joining the Cyber Centre of Excellence, we have the opportunity to share our expertise and play an active part in the initiatives and activities it organises, all of which are geared towards a single goal: digital security for all.

For us, this collaboration is a unique opportunity to get involved in projects that make a real difference to digital security, whilst sharing our knowledge and learning alongside the best in the field.

We look forward to exploring the next steps alongside you, always with one goal in mind: to ensure the best possible protection for your physical assets and data against the threats of tomorrow.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing further developments in cybersecurity with you very soon!

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ARC DATA SHIELD, a provider of cybersecurity solutions, and CYBER ICS, a firm specialising in cybersecurity consultancy and auditing, have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen security in the industrial sector.
In an era of increasing digitalisation, the security of industrial systems has become a top priority. Cybersecurity incidents in industrial environments can have disastrous consequences, resulting in considerable financial losses and jeopardising both personal safety and the survival of businesses. 

With this in mind, ARC DATA SHIELD and CYBER ICS are combining their expertise to offer a comprehensive industrial security solution.

“This partnership between ARC DATA SHIELD and CYBER ICS marks a major milestone in our shared
commitment to industrial security. Together, we will be able to provide advanced security solutions tailored
to the specific needs of each client. We are confident that our collaboration will strengthen
the protection of industrial systems and contribute to the long-term sustainability of our clients’ operations,” explains Arnaud
COMBIER, Chairman of ARC DATA SHIELD.
By joining forces, ARC DATA SHIELD and CYBER ICS are creating a powerful alliance dedicated to industrial security
. Their collaboration will enable the development of integrated solutions that combine best
practices in IT security with the protection of industrial control systems. Customers of ARC DATA
SHIELD and CYBER ICS will benefit from this collaboration by gaining access to combined expertise, cutting-edge solutions
and enhanced technical support.
According to Romain ALLAIN, Director of CYBER ICS, “the products offered by ARC DATA SHIELD enhance the
security of companies’ industrial assets, whilst remaining accessible and relevant. The ARC DATA
SHIELD team offers a high level of expertise and their values align with our own. We are delighted
to be working alongside ARC DATA SHIELD towards our shared goal of helping companies secure
their industrial systems with high-quality products that are 100 per cent French-made.”

ARC Data Shield is proud to have been selected by NAVAL Group as part of CyberTech Navale. This recognition highlights our expertise in cybersecurity, particularly our innovative Digital Air Gap network gateways.

Our collaboration with NAVAL Group will enable us to draw on their expertise and their understanding of the navy’s requirements, allowing us to optimise our Digital Air Gap gateway to meet the specific needs of the maritime sector. By working alongside their teams, we aim to help protect critical onboard infrastructure.

Thank you to Naval Group for their trust, and to everyone who supports our mission. Stay tuned for updates on the progress of this promising project.

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Rennes, 18–21 November 2024

We are delighted to announce that we will be taking part in European Cyber Week (ECW) 2024, which will be held at the Couvent des Jacobins in Rennes from 18 to 21 November. Every year, this event brings together cybersecurity experts to discuss topics such as European strategic autonomy, defence AI and the protection of critical digital infrastructure.

An environment that fosters innovation for cutting-edge solutions

Against a backdrop of growing cyber threats, we will be showcasing our advanced technologies, including our patented Digital Air Gap network appliances. These innovative solutions provide a unique level of physical and electronic protection, in compliance with regulations such as the NIS 2 Directive, to ensure the resilience of critical infrastructure.

Come and meet us at ECW 2024!

Come and meet our team to find out about our innovations in cyber security and discuss the challenges of the future. Don’t miss this unmissable event – we look forward to seeing you at stand S06!

https://www.european-cyber-week.eu/exposants

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the HardBit ransomware, known as HardBit 4.0, which uses password protection to evade detection. Unlike previous versions, this variant requires a password to run properly, making analysis more difficult for security researchers. HardBit, which first appeared in October 2022, is notable for the absence of a data leak site, instead threatening victims with further attacks to force them to pay.

The initial access vector is unclear, but may involve brute-forcing RDP and SMB services. Once access has been gained, the attackers use tools such as Mimikatz to steal credentials and move laterally via RDP. HardBit disables antivirus software and Microsoft Defender services, and encrypts files on the infected host. It also offers a ‘wiper’ mode to permanently delete files. In 2024, ransomware attacks are on the rise, with significant activity from the LockBit, Akira and BlackSuit groups.

https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/new-hardbit-ransomware-40-uses.html

Source: The Hacker News

Several healthcare facilities have been hit by recent attacks: in February, the Armentières facility had 18 GB of data published after its servers were encrypted, and in May, the Simone Veil Hospital in Cannes suffered a similar attack, with 61 GB of data leaked. In 2023, reports of ransomware attacks increased, with healthcare organisations accounting for 10 per cent of victims, according to ANSSI.

A report by CERT Santé records 32 ransomware attacks in 2023, which caused serious disruption to certain organisations. France is the European country most affected by these cyber threats, but only 27 per cent of healthcare organisations have a ransomware protection programme in place.

The consequences are severe, with medical data being sold on the dark web. Pierre-Antoine Failly Crawford of Varonis states that a single patient record can fetch 300 euros. However, an increasing number of organisations are refusing to pay ransoms, preferring to restore their systems from backups. CERT Santé notes that healthcare organisations are stepping up their cybersecurity efforts, with a commitment to strengthening their defences.

https://www.lemondeinformatique.fr/les-dossiers/sommaire-lire-cyberattaques-ces-ransomwares-qui-terrassent-les-hopitaux-260.html

Credit: Le Monde Informatique