Category: france

In a recent report by INSEE, France has witnessed a substantial increase in vacant homes, reaching 3.1 million in 2023, comprising 8.2% of the total housing stock, excluding Mayotte. The surge, notably from 2005 onwards, averages an annual increase of 2.5%, outpacing the growth in total homes. Rural areas along the “diagonal of emptiness” are…

The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) reports a 5.9% year-on-year increase in consumer prices for fast-moving consumer goods sold in large-scale retail in December 2023. This marks the eighth consecutive month of a slowdown in price growth. In December 2023, consumer prices in large-scale retail decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous…

In December 2023, consumer prices in France edged up by 0.1% on a monthly basis, contributing to a 3.7% increase in prices over the year, according to the final results of the Consumer Price Index (IPC). Monthly Dynamics: Adjusting for seasonal variations, consumer prices increased by 0.3% in December 2023, following a decrease of 0.1%…

A recent study by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) indicates that the number of households in France is projected to increase, though at a slower pace than before, between 2018 and 2050. Projections suggest that there could be between 32 and 36 million households in 2050, compared to 30 million…

A series of critical vulnerabilities in Postfix, the popular mail transfer agent, have been discovered, raising concerns about potential security breaches. The vulnerabilities, classified as allowing the “Contournement de la politique de sécurité” (Bypass of security policy), affect Postfix versions prior to 3.8.4, 3.7.9, 3.6.13, and 3.5.23. Security experts have identified that these vulnerabilities could…

A significant security vulnerability has been unearthed in Microsoft Edge, posing a potential threat to users. The flaw, marked as CVE-2023-7024, allows attackers to exploit unspecified security issues in versions of Microsoft Edge earlier than 120.0.2210.91, based on Chromium version 120.0.6099.130. According to Google, this vulnerability (CVE-2023-7024) is actively being exploited, emphasizing the urgency for…

The population data as of January 1, 2021, within the territorial boundaries of municipalities as of January 1, 2023, has been officially released and authenticated by a decree currently under development (end of December 2023). The 2021 vintage legal populations will come into effect on January 1, 2024. Their statistical reference date is January 1,…

The latest population statistics for France’s regions as of January 1, 2021, within the updated territorial boundaries of municipalities, have been officially released. These figures, effective from January 1, 2024, provide a snapshot of the demographic landscape, with the statistical reference date set at January 1, 2021. Key Regional Population Data (as of January 1,…

A recently discovered vulnerability in SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) could potentially compromise data confidentiality, warns the French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR). The flaw affects ARM versions predating 2023.2.2. Exploiting this vulnerability might enable unauthorized access, posing a risk to sensitive information. To address this issue, users are advised to refer to SolarWinds’ security…

The latest data from France’s National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) reveals the annual trends in commerce sales from 2020 to 2022, showcasing diverse performances across sectors. Key Highlights: Yearly Comparisons: These trends provide valuable insights into the resilience and fluctuations within France’s commerce landscape over the past three years. https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2016224

In a recent security advisory, France’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) highlighted several vulnerabilities affecting various IBM products. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks, including remote denial of service, remote arbitrary code execution, and privilege escalation. The affected products include IBM Db2 versions 11.1.4.x and 11.5.x (without the latest security patches), IBM AIX versions 7.2 and…

CERT-FR has issued an advisory regarding a security vulnerability found in Microsoft Azure. Key details of the alert are as follows: Reference: CERTFR-2023-AVI-1032 Risk: Security policy bypass Affected Systems: Summary: A vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Azure, allowing an attacker to bypass security policies. https://www.cert.ssi.gouv.fr/avis/CERTFR-2023-AVI-1032/

The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities found in Google Chrome. Key details of the alert are as follows: Reference: CERTFR-2023-AVI-1031 Risk: Unspecified by the publisher Affected Systems: Summary: Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome, allowing an attacker to exploit unspecified security issues. Solution: Users are…

The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued a security advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities discovered in the Linux kernel of Ubuntu. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks, including remote code execution, remote denial of service, and compromise of data confidentiality. Document Management: Risk Assessment: The identified vulnerabilities could potentially lead to: Affected Systems: Summary: Numerous…

The French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) has issued an advisory highlighting crucial considerations for businesses operating in France. The advisory, embedded within its comprehensive report, addresses shifts in statistical methodologies and their implications for businesses. Key Points: In conclusion, businesses in France are urged to navigate these statistical nuances for accurate…

The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued an advisory regarding a critical vulnerability found in the SolarWinds Platform. Risk and Affected Systems: The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-40056, poses a risk of remote arbitrary code execution. It impacts SolarWinds Platform versions earlier than 23.4.2. Summary: This flaw allows malicious actors to compromise data confidentiality…

In a recent advisory, France’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) highlighted serious security concerns in various Apple products, including Safari, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The identified vulnerabilities could lead to unauthorized access compromising user data confidentiality and enabling arbitrary code execution. The risks associated with these vulnerabilities are not theoretical – according to the official…

In the third quarter of 2023, France experienced a slight decline in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 0.1%, accompanied by a 0.2% decrease in household purchasing power per consumption unit. Here are the key details: GDP and Components: External Trade: Household Income and Savings: Corporate Sector: Public Finances: Revisions: https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/7710230

In the third quarter of 2023, France experienced significant growth in salaried employment across various sectors, according to recent data. Here are the key highlights: https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2496914

In the latest monthly household confidence survey for November 2023, French households show a slight improvement in confidence, although it remains relatively low. The synthesized indicator rose by 3 points to reach 87, still well below the long-term average of 100 (between January 1987 and December 2022). Key Points: While the improvement in confidence is…