19.11.2025 - Digital crime in Switzerland has more than doubled in recent years. In response to Postulate 22.3457, which was submitted by National Council member Stefan Müller-Altermatt, the Federal Council examined the coordination between the relevant authorities, the police and the domain registry operators with regard to tackling scam websites. This assessment was carried out as part of a report on deactivating scam websites and coordinating the national response to online scams. Approved by the Federal Council at its 19 November meeting, the report concludes that, although the existing legal instruments are fundamentally effective, they must be applied more consistently.
18.11.2025 - The latest semi-annual report from the NCSC shows that the centre continued to receive large numbers of reports in the first six months of 2025. The number of reports concerning fraud – over half of the total – also remains high. There has been a marked increase in reports of online investment advertising scams. Cybercriminals often misuse celebrities as decoys to gain the trust of potential victims. The semi-annual report also focuses on various targeted phishing campaigns aimed at bank customers, the ongoing ransomware threat and hacktivism at major events such as the WEF and the Eurovision Song Contest.
18.11.2025 - There have been an increasing number of reports in recent weeks of scam websites claiming to belong to real Swiss companies. The affected companies often do not have their own website but are listed in the ZEFIX commercial register. Companies with a web presence can also be targeted. Scammers deliberately exploit the "Swissness factor" to create a sense of trust, as Swiss companies are generally considered reliable and trustworthy. Scammers exploit this perception to manipulate their victims.
13.11.2025 - Alertswiss will now also provide warnings to the public and businesses about serious cyberthreats. The NCSC and the Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP) have stepped up their collaboration. Cyberalerts are now integrated into both the Alertswiss app and website. This provides an additional channel through which to inform and warn the public as quickly as possible in the event of large-scale or unprecedented cyberattacks, and to provide practical guidance.
11.11.2025 - Fewer and fewer people are falling for mass phishing attempts, so scammers are constantly refining their tactics. Instead of sending out large numbers of identical emails, they now focus on current social and economic issues and adapt their scams accordingly. Their messages are more targeted and sophisticated, designed to appear credible to the specific people they want to reach.
10.11.2025 - Cyberattacks that paralyse public services or result in the disclosure of sensitive data can undermine the public's trust in government institutions. To help communes and organisations in Switzerland strengthen their cyber resilience, the NCSC has launched a project together with its partner network. As part of this project, the NCSC has developed an emergency planning model, a set of practical tools, and an educational video, all of which are available on its website. The NCSC is also offering Brown Bag Lunches to show communes and organisations how best to prepare for cyberincidents.
04.11.2025 - The NCSC has received reports of cases where iPhone owners have received a text message claiming that their lost or stolen device has been found abroad, months after it went missing. While such messages offer the hope of getting your phone back, they are in fact a targeted attempt to steal your Apple ID credentials. This week's review examines how these scams work in more detail.
31.10.2025 - The internet is very useful, whether for banking transactions, shopping or keeping in touch with family and friends, but it does expose you to certain dangers. One of the biggest is ‘phishing’. Fraudsters try to persuade you to reveal personal data like passwords or account information using fake emails, text messages or messages. Older people are a particular target for these scams. In order to raise awareness among all users in a playful way, BACS has developed a word search puzzle on the topic of phishing.
30.10.2025 - At the Digital Switzerland Advisory Board meeting on 30 October the focus was on information security and cybersecurity. Under the chairmanship of Federal Councillor Martin Pfister and with the participation of Federal Chancellor Viktor Rossi, representatives from the cantons, business, academia and civil society met to exchange views on the current state of national cybersecurity measures. The discussions centred on information security and cybersecurity in the context of the National Cyberstrategy, and highlighted specific areas for action and examples of what works in practice.
28.10.2025 - The NCSC regularly receives questions from concerned members of the public such as: "How do the scammers know my name, my bank, or even my address?" It's a fair question. Fraudulent calls and emails often seem convincing precisely because they contain personal details we assume are private. The answer is complex and demonstrates just how methodical modern cybercriminals have become.
