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08
Feb
2023

EDUbox on cyber security: digital protection as a good habit

The EDUbox on cyber security initiative is a set of educational tools for teachers that aim to teach young people to identify risks and use digital tools in a correct and responsible way.

We live in an increasingly digital society. This…

EDUbox on cyber security: digital protection as a good habit
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03
Feb
2023

20 years of Safer Internet Day

20 years of Safer Internet Day
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24
Jan
2023

Phishing messages come and go, but unfortunately they never go away completely!

Phishing messages come and go, but unfortunately they never go away completely!
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21
Jan
2023

Smishing warning: fraudulent SMS in the name of Netflix

We have received numerous reports of fraudulent text messages sent in the name of Netflix. These messages are about renewing your subscription. You are asked to click on a (clearly fraudulent) link to update your payment method. 

Take a…

Smishing warning: fraudulent SMS in the name of Netflix
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18
Jan
2023

Watch out for unexpected gifts!

Do you get an unexpected message about a nice prize you got, an inheritance that will be shared with you or some other crazy way to get rich quick?

Watch out! Once again, many such messages are doing the rounds. If it is too good to be…

Watch out for unexpected gifts!
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12
Jan
2023

Watch out for phishing messages that appear to come from an antivirus product

In recent weeks, many phishing messages that appear to come from antivirus software have been circulating.  The message warns you that your subscription is about to expire and your computer is no longer protected. Beware as such messages are…

Watch out for phishing messages that appear to come from an antivirus product
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11
Jan
2023

Beware phishing message: 'Orderbevestiging'

Last week, we received nearly 8,000 notifications via suspicious@safeonweb.be about the below message that appears to be from TNT.  A lot of people immediately realised that this is phishing and forwarded it to us.  Thank you for that. 
We…

Beware phishing message: 'Orderbevestiging'
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04
Jan
2023

What is a money mule ?

What is a money mule ?
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22
Dec
2022

New form of phishing: messages with a QR code

In recent weeks, we have been getting more and more reports of suspicious messages that do not contain a visible link or button but do contain a QR code.  This QR code leads to a suspicious website.  This is how scammers try to prevent our…

New form of phishing: messages with a QR code
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