Information for individuals

Report cyberincidents to NCSC

The NCSC is grateful for reports of cyber incidents of any kind (phishing attempts, investment fraud, etc.) via the report form.

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The weeks in review

The NCSC provides weekly information on current cyber incidents that have been reported.

Week 14: The Evolving "Romance Scam" – Using AI to Create the Perfect Deception

07.04.2026 - Romance scams can result in significant financial losses and often put those affected under intense emotional pressure. Scammers create fake profiles on social media platforms and dating sites,with the aim of persuading people to send them money. They are increasingly using AI-generated images to make their stories more convincing. In one case reported to the NCSC, a supposed medical emergency was deliberately used to create pressure. This shows that scammers are now using artificial intelligence across a wide range of scam types.

Acting correctly

The ‘Current Topics’ section provides important information on how to stay safe on the internet, how to use QR codes, passwords, etc.

Overview of cyber threats and how to protect yourself from them

The ‘Current threats’ section provides an overview of the most important cyber threats, how to protect yourself from them and what to do if you are the victim of a cyber incident.

CY-S-4-U - Test your knowledge!

The distance learning program is a product of the Cantonal Ministries of Justice and Police and Swiss Crime Prevention. Its aim is to give anyone who is interested the opportunity to learn about the dangers of the Internet and how to protect themselves.

CY-S-4-U - Cybersecurity for you

NCSC reports

NCSC semi-annual report:

The semi-annual report of the NCSC presents the most important cyber threats currently shaping Switzerland's threat landscape.

NCSC report 2024-2
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