Discover how a single click paralyzed 350,000 companies in just a few hours.

“Don’t Go to the Police”, this is the message left by cybercriminals in a ransom note to unlock the IT systems and data they have taken hostage. This documentary retraces the story of a single extortion attempt that ultimately impacted 350,000 companies. It all starts with a simple click on an email. A phishing attack. A French company is hit by a ransomware cyberattack, followed by hundreds of thousands of others. At the end of 2023, an event of exceptional scale revealed the alarming reality of the cyber threat in France and around the world. This documentary by @Ludoc lifts the veil on a world that remains largely unknown: cybercrime, a major cybersecurity challenge. Through an immersive investigation, “Don’t Go To The Police” takes us inside this major cyberattack, with consequences extending far beyond French borders. Between a race against time, an invisible war, and testimonies from experts, institutions, and victims, the film highlights the risks facing our digital world today and their impact on our economies and societies. It also shows how vulnerabilities are exploited for political or economic destabilization, while fueling a highly profitable underground cybercrime economy. CREDITS A film directed by @LUDOC Investigation: Romain Mielcarek Produced by: @Orange Cyberdefense Executive Production: IDZ In collaboration with Publicis Rebels Special thanks to all contributors: Mathieu Mayol, Joseph Veigas, Mathieu Betous, Rodrigue Le Bayon, @Micode, @TheMorpheusTutorials, Hugues Foulon, Frederic Zink, Romain Mielcarek, Julie Benoit, Sebastien C., Geoff White, Jon DiMaggio, Azim Khodjibaev, Peter Larsson, Anastasia Sentsova, Marie-Gabrielle Bertran #cybersecurity #ransomware #cybercrime #OrangeCyberdefense #documentary 👉 Want to learn more about cyber risks and cybersecurity threats? Visit: https://dontgotothepolice.orangecyberdefense.com/