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Warnings

E-mails with malware in the name of debt collection agencies and health insurance companies

02.12.2024 - The NCSC is currently receiving numerous reports of e-mails that claim to come from a debt collection agency or a health insurance company. They concern an alleged claim or reminder. Do not click on the link, as this is an attempt to distribute malware to Windows users.

Caution: Fake letters on behalf of MeteoSwiss – Instead of a ‘Severe Weather Warning App’, malware is downloaded

14.11.2024 - Physical letters with MeteoSwiss as the sender are currently being sent out. The letters ask the recipients to download a new ‘Severe Weather Warning App’ via a QR code. However, malware is downloaded to the smartphone instead. This looks similar to the Alertswiss app from the Federal Office for Civil Protection on the smartphone's home screen.

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Report cyberincidents to NCSC

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

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NCSC weekly reports on current cyberincidents

The NCSC provides weekly updates on current cyberincidents that have been reported.

Week 20: E-mails warning of fake viruses

20.05.2025 - Cybercriminals are constantly trying to make money through scam e-mails. One tactic that has been around for years and is still relevant plays on people’s fear of computer viruses. Recently, we have received an increasing number of reports about this type of scam. In these cases, however, the scam works not by tricking you with a fake site, but by redirecting you to a legitimate one.

Week 19: E-mails purporting to be from SBB spread malware

13.05.2025 - Fake e-mails claiming to be from SwissPass or SBB are a common occurrence. We frequently receive reports of such e-mails, which are usually phishing attempts. However, a particularly convincing version is currently being used to spread malware targeting Android devices.

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How to stay safe in cyberspace

The ‘Current Topics’ section provides you with 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

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 have fallen victim to a cyber incident.

NCSC reports

Semi-annual reports:

The National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) semi-annual report outlines the key cyber phenomena shaping Switzerland's threat landscape.

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