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12
Jan
2024

Blue Monday: keeping your spirits up by shopping online? Follow these tips to avoid getting caught by the nose.

Blue Monday is often considered the most depressing day of the year.  Want to brighten up your day with a new pair of shoes or a technological gadget. Good idea, but be careful when shopping online and waiting for your package.

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11
Jan
2024

Watch out for emails saying: 'Federal fine'

We received as many as 3 459 reports of fake messages with the message: 'Federal fine' last week.  The attachment in the email contains a document (Strafvordering.pdf) that appears to be from Europol. This message is not from a police force. It…

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02
Jan
2024

Ready for the bargains? Use these 5 tips to shop online without worry

Hello bargain hunters!

With the start of bargain month in Belgium, great deals are lurking online. But, amid the discount madness, let's not forget to stay vigilant for online pitfalls too. Discover here five tips to shop safely and enjoy…

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02
Jan
2024

AXA Belgium warns of fake messages

AXA Belgium warns of messages that pretend you are a beneficiary of the life insurance of a recently deceased person. These messages do not originate from AXA Belgium but from fraudsters.

The message asks you to provide additional…

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23
Dec
2023

What are your good resolutions when it comes to online security?

The year 2024 is upon us, and with it comes the opportunity to make good resolutions to strengthen our online security. As technology evolves at a frenetic pace, online threats continue to grow. Protecting our personal and financial information…

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19
Dec
2023

December: a festive month but also a month of scams

This December month is all about parties and reunions. But beware: cybercriminals are more active than ever at the end of the year.

Beware when doing your end-of-year shopping online. Scammers will try to trick you with tempting offers…

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18
Dec
2023

Eye for each other. Together, we can prevent smartphone theft. But how do I secure my smartphone just in case?

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05
Dec
2023

Thank you Saint-Nicolas for the connected toys, but ... are they safe?

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24
Nov
2023

Attention: Black Friday Week

Black Friday is the time to shop, both in-store and online. Cybercriminals are back with all their classics. Be vigilant and don't click on a link without checking its origin. Make sure the email, offer, publication or text message is legitimate…

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