25.04.2024 - Cybercriminals develop malware for a number of purposes: to disrupt or prevent the normal operation of a device, steal data or spy on the users' behaviour. Normally what is known as a 'downloader' is first sent to the device. It is not initially clear what damage this type of malware will cause.
23.04.2024 - The NCSC frequently receives reports from victims where the scam emails seem plausible because they happen to match a current situation. In such cases, it is particularly difficult to spot scam emails, as shown by three examples that have been reported to the BACS in recent weeks. However, by following a few basic rules, it is still possible to spot such emails.
18.04.2024 - The NCSC warns of the security vulnerability in Palo Alto's Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW). These firewalls are mainly used by companies and public authorities. They have a critical vulnerability that is already being exploited by cyber criminals. The attackers exploit the vulnerability to execute commands. The NCSC has already received corresponding reports from organisations in Switzerland. The NCSC recommends installing the security updates as quickly as possible or even reinstalling the NGFW if possible.
18.04.2024 - A virus scanner helps to ensure that your device is not infected by malware. It is one of the most important software components that protects your device and your data. The program scans new files, e.g. email attachments, and the entire device for signs of infection. It is important to install this software and keep it up to date.
16.04.2024 - The NCSC has been monitoring the phenomenon of fake calls from alleged police authorities for nine months now. In the last three weeks, reports reaching the NCSC about this phenomenon have almost tripled and account for the highest number of reports received since the contact point was founded. However, the high number of incoming reports is not all bad.mittlerweile das Phänomen der gefälschten Anrufe von angeblichen Polizeibehörden. In den letzten drei Wochen haben sich die Meldungen zu diesem Phänomen beim BACS nahezu verdreifacht und sind verantwortlich für den höchsten Meldeeingang seit Gründung der Anlaufstelle. Der hohe Meldeeingang ist jedoch nicht nur negativ einzustufen.
11.04.2024 - A healthy lifestyle involves having a good diet and regular exercise. It's the same in the digital sphere: for your software to be kept fit, it must be updated regularly. This is the only way that the software can provide effective protection against unauthorised access to your device.
09.04.2024 - The finance department receives a supposedly urgent payment request from the boss. The boss explains that if the person in accounts does not make the payment as quickly as possible, there will be serious consequences for the company as it risks losing an important order. The request usually cannot be queried as the boss is then not available. That is generally the scenario in cases of CEO fraud. Most of these attacks are not very sophisticated and easy to spot. However, artificial intelligence and deepfakes do not stop at this rather simple fraud method, as a recent example reported to the NCSC shows.
04.04.2024 - Regular updates and up-to-date virus protection greatly improve cybersecurity. This is why the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Swiss Crime Prevention (SCP) and cantonal and communal police forces are now launching a further part of the national S-U-P-E-R.ch campaign emphasising the importance of up-dates and virus protection. The campaign is supported by the internet security platform iBarry and "eBanking – but secure!" (EBAS).
03.04.2024 - Florian Schütz, Director of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), will meet with his French counterpart, Vincent Strubel, Director General of the French Cy-bersecurity Agency (ANSSI), on 3 April to discuss cybersecurity issues and strengthen relations between the two countries.
02.04.2024 - Federal Councillors are highly respected, widely trusted and enjoy a good reputation in Switzerland. Scammers take advantage of this: to lend credibility to their threatening emails, they make them look like they were sent by a member of the Federal Council. The scammers threaten their victims with criminal charges, usually for illegal pornography, unless they pay a certain amount of money.
