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Warning regarding SwissNovaChat / SwissNovaCare
NCSC is currently receiving numerous reports regarding the websites swissnovachat.ch and swissnovacare.com. There may be other similar websites. These are operated by entities whose business model involves sending invoices even though no subscription exists. The legal notice lists “Margot Brands Ltd” from Hong Kong. Ignore such messages, do not click on any links they contain, and do not make any payments.
01.07.2026 13:22
Phishing emails regarding the E-Vignette
The NCSC receives currently reports of emails claiming that the E-Vignette has been deactivated due to a billing issue. The email links to a phishing site. The email lists the general NCSC email address. This email has not been sent by the NCSC. Please ignore it and delete it.
07.04.2026 12:00
Blackmail emails in circulation
The NCSC is currently receiving reports of emails in which blackmailers claim to be in possession of credit card details, driving licence details, social security numbers and other data. They threaten to sell this information on the dark web. The emails often appear to come from the recipient's own address. However, this is not the case. The sender address is fake. The email is a bluff. Ignore it and do not be intimidated.
28.02.2026 12:00

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Week 30: Current scams involving AI-generated images and videos

Week 30: Current scams involving AI-generated images and videos

28.07.2026 - Deepfake interviews featuring public figures are often used to promote fraudulent investment opportunities. They can also be used for bullying or blackmail by depicting someone in a compromising situation. In this instalment of its four-part summer series, the NCSC looks at face swapping. With the help of AI, it is now possible to replace faces in seconds with little effort and deceptively realistic results.
Week 29: Identifying AI-generated texts and websites

Week 29: Identifying AI-generated texts and websites

21.07.2026 - It is becoming increasingly difficult to identify text and websites that have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI). Reports to the NCSC involving emails and websites created with the help of AI continue to increase. As AI models keep improving, many of the warning signs that used to give them away are disappearing. That makes it all the more important to know what to look out for. In the second part of its summer series, the NCSC explains how to spot AI-generated texts and websites.

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