Eskenzi PR ad banner Eskenzi PR ad banner
  • About Us
Monday, 27 June, 2022
IT Security Guru
Eskenzi PR banner
  • Home
  • Features
  • Insight
  • Events
    • Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2021
  • Topics
    • Cloud Security
    • Cyber Crime
    • Cyber Warfare
    • Data Protection
    • DDoS
    • Hacking
    • Malware, Phishing and Ransomware
    • Mobile Security
    • Network Security
    • Regulation
    • Skills Gap
    • The Internet of Things
    • Threat Detection
    • AI and Machine Learning
    • Industrial Internet of Things
  • Multimedia
  • Product Reviews
  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Features
  • Insight
  • Events
    • Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2021
  • Topics
    • Cloud Security
    • Cyber Crime
    • Cyber Warfare
    • Data Protection
    • DDoS
    • Hacking
    • Malware, Phishing and Ransomware
    • Mobile Security
    • Network Security
    • Regulation
    • Skills Gap
    • The Internet of Things
    • Threat Detection
    • AI and Machine Learning
    • Industrial Internet of Things
  • Multimedia
  • Product Reviews
  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
IT Security Guru
No Result
View All Result

French cafe owners arrested for running no-log WiFi networks

Five French bar and cafe owners were arrested for running no-log WiFi networks

by Jade
October 7, 2020
in Cyber Bites
free wifi
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Five French cafe and bar owners have been arrested for breaking a 2006 law which states that those who proved internet access must maintain access logs for those using the WiFi for at least a year. The arrests took place in the city of Grenoble, with the owners taken into custody last week after they have been discovered to be running open WiFi networks in their cafes and not maintaining a log of past users.

The arrested bar and cafe owners claim that they had no idea that these laws existed, and had never received any notifications from their union, who usually alerts them of any industry-wide legal requirement. By breaking this law the establishment owners involved can now face up to one year in prison, a business fine of up to €375,000, as well as a personal fine of up to €75,000. Although they were not aware of this law it is actually a very useful way in which law enforcement track down malicious behaviour, as they use the logs to find out who is using public WiFi networks to commit crimes.

FacebookTweetLinkedIn
ShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Hacker infiltrates $15 million deal

Next Post

How to protect your credit card while shopping online

Recent News

Jim Dolce

A conversation with Jim Dolce, CEO of Lookout

June 24, 2022
Picture of the US capitol building

Biden signs cyber bills into law

June 23, 2022
Person using blue laptop next to coffee cup

Microsoft Office 365 Feature Could Help Ransomware Attackers Infiltrate Cloud Files

June 23, 2022
Lines of Code

Chinese Hackers Distributing SMS Bomber Tool with Malware Hidden Inside

June 23, 2022

The IT Security Guru offers a daily news digest of all the best breaking IT security news stories first thing in the morning! Rather than you having to trawl through all the news feeds to find out what’s cooking, you can quickly get everything you need from this site!

Our Address: 10 London Mews, London, W2 1HY

Follow Us

© 2015 - 2019 IT Security Guru - Website Managed by Calm Logic

  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Features
  • Insight
  • Events
    • Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2021
  • Topics
    • Cloud Security
    • Cyber Crime
    • Cyber Warfare
    • Data Protection
    • DDoS
    • Hacking
    • Malware, Phishing and Ransomware
    • Mobile Security
    • Network Security
    • Regulation
    • Skills Gap
    • The Internet of Things
    • Threat Detection
    • AI and Machine Learning
    • Industrial Internet of Things
  • Multimedia
  • Product Reviews
  • About Us

© 2015 - 2019 IT Security Guru - Website Managed by Calm Logic

This site uses functional cookies and external scripts to improve your experience.

Privacy settings

Privacy Settings / PENDING

This site uses functional cookies and external scripts to improve your experience. Which cookies and scripts are used and how they impact your visit is specified on the left. You may change your settings at any time. Your choices will not impact your visit.

NOTE: These settings will only apply to the browser and device you are currently using.

GDPR Compliance

Powered by Cookie Information