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Threatening emails allegedly from NCSC in circulation
In recent days, fraudsters have been sending numerous e-mails on behalf of the NCSC, threatening that criminal proceedings have been initiated against the recipient. The fraudsters use the NCSC domain (‘ncsc.admin.ch’) as the sender's domain. Please ignore such threatening e-mails.
08.01.2025 14:10
Beware of Malware
The NCSC is currently receiving numerous reports of emails purporting to come from a debt collection agency or health insurance company. These emails are about an alleged claim or reminder. Do not click on the link, as this is an attempt to distribute malware to Windows users.
02.12.2024 08:40
Phishing in the name of OASI
Currently, the BACS is receiving reports of phishing messages in the name of AHV. The recipients are promised an alleged refund. When clicking on the link, you have to enter your credit card details. Report these emails to BACS (https://www.report.ncsc.admin.ch/de/) and do not click on the link.
04.11.2024 10:00

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Week 2: Cyber resolutions for 2025

Week 2: Cyber resolutions for 2025

14.01.2025 - Now that you have made your New Year's resolutions for 2025, we are happy to add a few tips to help you get through the year in good shape from a cybersecurity perspective. In many cases, following a few basic principles will protect you from phishing attempts and other forms of fraud.

Disruption to federal IT systems due to DDoS attack

10.01.2025 – On Friday morning, January 10, the Federal Administration was affected by a disruption of its’ IT systems for about 45 minutes due to an ongoing DDoS attack. Among other things, telephony, Outlook, various websites and specialized applications of the federal government were affected. The situation was stabilized because of immediate countermeasures.

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