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The Federal Office for Cybersecurity has warned that fraudsters altered a food-delivery payment page to harvest credit-card details through a fake payment option. This practical consumer guide should explain how the skimming attack worked, how to spot warning signs and what victims should do after entering their details.
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e-voting
Swiss Post says its e-voting platform passed a three-week public penetration test without any critical vulnerabilities. Ethical hackers submitted 85 reports and the company confirmed six findings, while participation in the test more than doubled compared with the previous year.
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cybersecurity
Reports of scams impersonating Swiss police and other authorities fell by 75% after Switzerland introduced caller-identification measures for spoofed numbers from abroad. Cybersecurity officials nevertheless warn that AI is making fraud more targeted and convincing.
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cybersecurity
Reports of scam calls impersonating Swiss police and other authorities have fallen by 75% since the introduction of measures identifying calls from abroad that spoof Swiss numbers. The Federal Office for Cyber Security nevertheless warns that artificial intelligence is enabling increasingly personalised attacks.
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defense
A new survey reveals widespread public doubt about Switzerland's military preparedness, with a majority supporting closer cooperation with NATO. Coinciding with this sentiment, the Federal Council has proposed a CHF 3.4 billion investment to bolster the army, focusing on drone defense and cyber warfare capabilities.
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cybersecurity
Federal Office for Cyber Security reveals first comprehensive data since mandatory reporting began, with finance sector most targeted
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healthcare
Eighteen Swiss health organizations establish Healthcare Cyber Security Centre to combat rising cyber threats and protect sensitive medical data.
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crime
London court sentences 21-year-old student to seven years for sophisticated phishing scheme targeting Swiss bank customers.
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technology
Geneva-based cybersecurity firm Proton decides against hosting AI servers in Switzerland due to concerns over proposed surveillance laws, marking a significant shift in tech sector confidence.
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security
Federal Intelligence Service reports heightened risk of espionage from Russia and China, citing global security deterioration and increased cyber threats
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cybersecurity
A ransomware attack on the Radix health foundation has affected federal administration data, raising concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in government-connected organizations.
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attack on Radix health foundation compromises federal administration data, raising national cybersecurity concerns
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politics
Investigation approved into alleged collaboration between Swiss Intelligence Service and Kaspersky, amid concerns of data flowing to Russian agencies
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cybersecurity
UBS and Pictet report significant data leak affecting 130,000 employees following cyber attack on provider Chain IQ
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cybersecurity
Cyber attack on Swiss banks' subcontractor exposes data of 130,000 UBS employees and thousands of Pictet supplier invoices, raising concerns about financial sector cybersecurity.
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politics
Defense Minister launches probe into alleged sensitive data leaks through cyber division to Russian intelligence services
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national security
Defense Minister launches probe into alleged sensitive information disclosure by cyber division to Russian intelligence services between 2015-2020 via Kaspersky.
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crime
Swiss authorities participate in multinational operation targeting dark web markets, leading to significant arrest and seizure of illegal goods.
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cybersecurity
Switzerland's National Cyber Security Centre reports a dramatic increase in cyber incidents, with fraudulent authority calls becoming a major concern.
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crime
Switzerland reports alarming increase in digital crimes with over 59,000 offenses recorded in 2024, marking a significant challenge for cybersecurity.
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