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Calls on behalf of a supposed NCSC employee
The NCSC has received reports of cases in which someone claiming to be an employee of the National Cyber Security Centre calls and asks to verify a supposedly suspicious bank transaction. The NCSC does not verify bank transactions and does not contact citizens unsolicited by telephone. Hang up immediately if you receive such a call and do not respond to any requests made by the fraudsters.
31.10.2025 17:00
Phishing in the name of FTA
Attualmente, alcuni truffatori stanno inviando e-mail di phishing a nome dell'Amministrazione federale delle contribuzioni AFC. Ai destinatari viene comunicato che è necessaria una verifica tempestiva della tassazione 2025 e che è necessario aprire l'allegato. L'allegato contiene una pagina di phishing. Si prega di ignorare queste e-mail, di non rispondere e di non aprire l'allegato.
20.10.2025 00:00
Phishing in the name of TWINT
Fraudulent emails are currently circulating in the name of TWINT AG. These emails claim that the TWINT account needs to be verified or personal details confirmed in order to prevent it from being blocked. Recipients are asked to click on a link and enter confidential data. Do not click on the link and ignore such emails.
14.10.2025 11:32

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Florian Schütz at international cybersecurity conference in Munich

13.02.2026 - The director of the National Cyber Security Centre, Florian Schütz, took part in several high-level international meetings and panel discussions at the Munich Cyber Security Conference (MCSC) and the Munich Security Conference (MSC). The focus was on strategic cybersecurity issues and strengthening international cooperation.
Over the past week, the NCSC has received an increasing number of reports about subscription bombing: a phenomenon that may look like massive spam at first glance, but is in fact a targeted distraction tactic used by cybercriminals.

Week 6: Subscription bombing – When your inbox is under attack

10.02.2026 - Over the past week, the NCSC has received an increasing number of reports about subscription bombing: a phenomenon that may look like massive spam at first glance, but is in fact a targeted distraction tactic used by cybercriminals.

Statistics Bug Bounty programme

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