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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
Fraudsters are currently sending phishing emails on behalf of the Federal Tax Administration (FTA). Recipients are informed that a prompt review of the 2025 tax assessment is required and that they should open the attachment. The attachment contains a phishing page. Ignore these emails, do not reply to them and do not open the attachment.
20.10.2025 14:34
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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Week 48: Phishing impersonating SERAFE under the pretext of "residence verification"

02.12.2025 - A current phishing campaign is misusing the name "SERAFE". Under the pretext of needing to "verify your current living situation", scammers are attempting to steal large amounts of personal information. In addition to data such as name, email address, date of birth and telephone number, scammers are also asking for AHV numbers, the date of any change of address and, ultimately, credit card details. This week's review explains why this specific combination of data is particularly useful to scammers and how you can protect yourself against them.

NCSC Director Florian Schütz visits Japan for high-level cybersecurity talks

01.12.2025 - Florian Schütz, director of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), is travelling to Japan to strengthen international cooperation in the field of cybersecurity. The trip underscores the strategic importance of bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the face of increasing geopolitical tensions and hybrid threats.

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