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18
Oct
2022

Tips for securing your connected devices

In recent years, the number of connected objects has grown at an impressive rate (watches/wristbands, thermostats, washing machines, dishwashers, doorbells/lockers, hoovers, baby monitors...). The list is long.

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17
Oct
2022

Beware of false messages that seem to be sent by ONSS/RSZ

We have recently been informed that phishing e-mails are circulating in the name of the ONSS/RSZ (National Social Security Office). These are usually e-mails stating that "you are entitled to compensation" (or variations of this message, e.g. "…

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12
Oct
2022

Sextortion scam: back from never quite gone

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10
Oct
2022

2022 Campaign: OK is not always OK!

This year's Safeonweb campaign, which will be disseminated through various media, aims to draw attention to a particular theme: the security of mobile devices.

Learn how to properly secure your smartphone

Everyone, from the very young to…

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10
Oct
2022

Cryptocurrency: watch out for ads from your friends

Investing in cryptocurrency is a media circus. With the energy crisis and rising prices, some people want to invest in the hope of making a profit to make ends meet. Cybercriminals know this and take…

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30
Sep
2022

Warning: suspicious messages in the name of My e-Box

More than 900 citizens have reported receiving suspicious messages in the name of My e-Box this week. These messages seem to be about an update that you have to accept, but it is actually an attempt to get your login data. Beware!

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28
Sep
2022

Fake traffic fines in the name of the federal police

2400 citizens have reported to us that they have received a false traffic fine from the federal police by e-mail. The citizens are asked to pay this false fine before a certain date. In case of non-payment, their bank account will be blocked.

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27
Sep
2022

Beware of new form of phishing: fake messages with QR code

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23
Sep
2022

Numerous phishing messages on energy support are circulating again

Phishing messages that appear to come from Engie and Fluvius and encourage you to apply for energy support are again circulating. The message comes across as weighty and sounds convincing but it is an attempted scam. Do you get a suspicious…

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