The number of computer attacks has jumped since February 23.
Telecom networks have demonstrated their vital importance. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, they have been under close surveillance. Discreetly. The subject turns out to be very sensitive. Behind the scenes, a race is being played out. “Since February 23, denial of service (DDoS) attacks have increased tenfold,” slips an operator. However, it is impossible to attribute direct responsibility to Moscow. “The ecosystem of cybercriminals, combined with possible windfall effects, encourages caution in the event of cyberattacks, which cannot be interpreted too quickly as a sponsored action within the framework of the conflict”, warns the national information systems security agency (Anssi).
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“All this cyber activity carried out by uncontrolled groups increases the risk of proliferation. This is one of the subjects of cyberattacks, an entity can be targeted, but there can be collateral victims”, alert Laurent Celerier, technology and marketing director, Orange…
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