HACKERS, THE NEW THUGS

A threat to our very existence

Synopsis

Hackers have been responsible for an estimated 11 billion euros worth of damage worldwide in 2018, a figure that's constantly rising and underestimates reality, as many victims prefer to keep silent to preserve their image.

Even if, officially, no one is giving in, the hackers are calling the shots, to the point of recently demanding 50 million euros from French retail companies.

These large-scale break-ins worry the authorities, who are being battered by these hackers, sometimes barely out of their teens, attracted by easy money and the prospect of a life of luxury won in a few clicks. Today, they represent a threat to our very existence and that of businesses worldwide.