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Warning as ‘black computer screen’ scam targets people in France

The threat comes from a network of up to 300 cybercriminals based in Israel

What the new digital law will change for people in France

The new rules will ‘protect citizens, children, and businesses’, the digital minister has promised

Scam alert in France: Watch out for online energy fraudsters

Energy cost scams have soared by 127% this year as costs rise, with more fake-but-convincing websites popping up. Here’s how to avoid falling victim

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Undeclared swimming pool detection system to be used across France

The system has resulted in €10million being collected in extra taxes during a trial in nine departments

Why your health reimbursements in France may not be arriving

Email account problems have meant that up to 20,000 doctors have not been able to send the necessary forms for reimbursement

Which products are – or could be – hit by stock shortages in France?

Clothes, shoes, Christmas toys, electronics, furniture, bikes, and paper are among products on the list – and price increases are expected for several food items

France to invest €1bn in cybersecurity as hospitals targeted

Hospitals alone accounted for 11% of all cyber attacks recorded in France in 2020

Amazon France to stay closed for two more days

Amazon France, the French branch of the online retail giant, is to remain closed for two more days - until Wednesday April 22 - pending an appeal to a court order to limit its activities nationwide.

French 14-year-old makes hospital masks on 3D printers

A 14-year-old boy in Paris is making hundreds of protective face masks from his bedroom using 3D printers, after realising that a nearby hospital was in dire need of more supplies in the fight against Covid-19.

French MP calls for ban on digital advert screens

France could be one step closer to outlawing advertising screens in public spaces such as train stations, after an MP submitted a bill calling for their ban this week.

French more likely to eat alone in front of a screen

French people increasingly eat their evening meals alone, and more than half regularly eat dinner in front of a computer or phone screen, a new study has found.

Paris mayor proposes laws to control Amazon deliveries

The mayor of Paris has proposed new laws and taxes that would control the number of deliveries made by online shopping giant Amazon, which have been judged “a source of congestion and pollution”.

France warned over ‘€50 Auchan voucher’ online scam

The French public has been warned to be alert to a social media scam appearing to offer €50 “money off” or “reduction” vouchers for major supermarket group Auchan.

French Bordeaux guide recreates 15th century monuments

Monuments dating back to the 15th century have “reappeared” in the city of Bordeaux (Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine) thanks to a 3D virtual reality project created by a local guide.

French woman denied vote because she ‘was dead’

A French woman from the Lot-et-Garonne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) who tried to vote in person in the recent European elections was told she could not do so, because records showed she had died.

World Braille Day celebrates Frenchman Louis Braille

Today (Friday January 4) marks the 17th annual World Braille Day, celebrating Frenchman Louis Braille, inventor of the 200-year-old method that enables blind people to read.

France warned against Carte Vitale email scam

The French public is being warned against a new email scam inviting people to update their Carte Vitale insurance card by “filling in an online form”, medical insurance agency l’Assurance Maladie has said.

France first nation to sign new global ‘web contract’

France has become the first country to sign a new “web contract” developed by Tim Berners-Lee, which aims to make the internet accessible, safe, and reliable worldwide on all platforms.

French mayors call for €1 tax on online shop delivery

Mayors across France have called for a €1 tax on each parcel delivered to people’s doorsteps, with the money raised going to support local shops that are suffering due to the rise in online shopping.

French warned against danger of bathroom device use

The French public has been warned not to use mobile phones or other electrical devices in the bathroom after a spike in the number of deaths due to water-related electric shock.

French government issues advice on online ransomware

The French government has issued guidelines for what to do if your computer or portable device becomes infected with a “ransomware” virus and asks you for money to unblock it.

Minister warns French Facebook users of security bug

The French secretary of state in charge of digital affairs has warned social media users to update their security settings and delete any private content, after a security breach was confirmed by Facebook.

Lonely French people could befriend virtual assistants

Virtual assistants could one day help the 25% of French people under 35 who feel lonely, and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to become their friend, a new study has suggested.

Video doctor appointments to be reimbursed in France

Would you visit your doctor via video? From September, “telemedicine” - or remote consultations via video in specially-equipped cabins - will be reimbursed in France at the same rate as a normal appointment.

Google voice supermarket shopping to come to France

Supermarket group Carrefour has announced it is working with tech giant Google to make France the second country to enable customers to order shopping using their voice and smart device.

New agency tool helps generate secure online passwords

National data protection agency La Cnil has created an online tool to help generate strong and easy-to-remember internet passwords, as many users are still risking fraud and data theft.

School trips to Apple Stores banned by ministry

School trips to Apple Stores have been banned by the education ministry, after a furore over claims they were exploiting children for commercial gain.

Give old PC or Mac new life as high-end cloud computer

A French start-up claims to have invented the “computer of the future” which will turn any low-powered PC, old Mac or smartphone into a high-end machine

Facebook asks users to opt-in to facial recognition

Social networking site Facebook is asking European users if they would like to opt-in to accept the use of facial recognition software on its platform, six years after the function was first deactivated in Europe.

Google chooses France for new AI research centre

Search engine giant Google has chosen France as the location for a new artificial intelligence research centre, as well as four new "digital workshops" aiming to train 100,000 people per year.

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Warning over carte vitale and tax scams

Beware 'phishing' emails that claim to be from official government agencies

Heat from computer servers warms homes

Why spend money cooling giant computer servers when it can give residents hot water instead?

French ministry tricks own staff in email link sting

Clicking on unknown email links can be dangerous, and now the French Economic and Finance ministry has proven just how easily email users can be tricked, with a sting campaign that intentionally duped its own staff.

France publishes official translations for “dark net”

France has published the official translations for English internet-related phrases such as “dark net”, “deep web”, and “user interface”.

How do I get accents with Windows 10?

I have a new computer which uses Windows 10. On my old one I opted to use the US International keyboard layout, thanks to a Connexion article, so as to do accents. However, it does not seem to be available on this new operating system. Is there a solution? M.C.

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Warning as ‘black computer screen’ scam targets people in France

What the new digital law will change for people in France

Scam alert in France: Watch out for online energy fraudsters

Undeclared swimming pool detection system to be used across France

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Best places to live in France for over-60s, according to new ranking

Ryanair threatens to end flights to ten regional French airports over tax plan

Electric ants spotted in south of France for second time

Great white shark seen in waters off south of France

EES: What are next steps for EU’s new digital border checks?

Why bank cards are changing in France

Where is snow now expected in France this week?