21.01.2026 - The 2026 edition of Swissbau, the construction and real estate industry trade fair in Basel from 20 to 23 January, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA) will be focusing on cyber risks in the construction and real estate industry. Various events will highlight the increasing threat posed by cyberattacks and provide companies with specific recommendations for action on cybersecurity along the supply chain.
20.01.2026 - Many people think of search engines as reliable guides to the internet. The displayed results give the impression that the content has been verified and is relevant. Scammers exploit this trust. They deliberately manipulate search results to redirect users to fraudulent websites, often without the operators of the affected legitimate websites or their visitors noticing straight away.
16.01.2026 - This year, with Florian Schütz participating in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, the NCSC is using this international platform to further engage with political, economic, and expert stakeholders on critical cybersecurity matters. To this end, the NCSC is organising a specialist event at the WEF Annual Meeting focusing on geopolitical developments, leadership roles in key technologies, and digital sovereignty. As in previous years, the NCSC is also supporting the WEF organisation in protecting cyberspace.
13.01.2026 - Imagine receiving an Instagram message from a friend excitedly telling you about an investment that supposedly earned them thousands of francs in just a few hours. They even include a screenshot of their account balance as proof. Normally, you would be sceptical – but when you think the message comes from someone you know, you are more likely to trust it. That's exactly what the attackers are counting on. The latest Weekly Review explains how this scam works and why two-factor authentication (2FA) is essential.
08.01.2026 - Large-scale events and international conferences are often used as an opportunity to stage a cyberattack. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) therefore expects disruptive maneuvers in cyberspace again in the context of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in January 2026. In order to minimise cyber risks for organisations involved in such events, it is important to have broad-based protective measures in place. The NCSC has published recommendations on such protective measures.
06.01.2026 - The expiry date of the current motorway sticker ("vignette") - 31 January - is fast approaching. Since the introduction of the e-vignette on 1 August 2023, an increasing number of vehicle owners have been opting for the digital version. Although buying online is convenient, it also comes with risks. Scammers and dubious providers are deliberately exploiting this by creating deceptively realistic websites to lure in victims.
30.12.2025 - In its final weekly review of the year, the NCSC typically reflects on the reports it has received over the past twelve months. This year, the NCSC received almost 65,000 reports of cyberincidents, which represents a significantly smaller increase than in previous years. Although reports concerning 'calls supposedly from the police' still dominated in 2025, more reports in this category were recorded in the first half of the year than in the second. This decline was offset by a substantial rise in the number of reports concerning 'online investment fraud'. Despite only a moderate increase in reporting volume, scams have become much more sophisticated.
23.12.2025 - Christmas is considered a time of hope and reflection, and this is precisely what fraudsters who pose as alleged helpers are counting on. They tell victims who have lost money through online investment fraud, for example, the good news that these lost funds have 'reappeared'. But the miracle never happens. Instead of a refund, victims are presented with bills, and are pressured to pay various 'service fees' until it becomes clear that the promised refund will never materialise. This is how the promised Christmas miracle turns out to be fraud.
16.12.2025 - Last week, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) received an increasing number of reports about a scam that has been observed for some time. In this case, the victim is not pressured to click on a link, as is usually the case. Instead, under the pretext of an alleged suspicious transaction, they are asked to call back a telephone number. However, anyone who dials the number will not be connected to customer service, but directly to the fraudsters' call centre.
12.12.2025 - The Federal Council has examined how artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing cybersecurity and whether the National Cyberstrategy (NCS) can keep pace with rapid developments in AI. In a report on the opportunities and risks of AI systems in cybersecurity, commissioned in response to postulate 23.3861 from Gerhard Andrey and approved on 12 December, the Federal Council concludes that while AI acts as a catalyst for existing trends in cybersecurity, it does not change the fundamentals. AI projects will now be identified more clearly in the NCS to ensure transparency and allow for more focused control.
