Current Incidents

Beware of Malware
The NCSC is currently receiving numerous reports of emails purporting to come from a debt collection agency or health insurance company. These emails are about an alleged claim or reminder. Do not click on the link, as this is an attempt to distribute malware to Windows users.
02.12.2024 08:40
Phishing in the name of OASI
Currently, the BACS is receiving reports of phishing messages in the name of AHV. The recipients are promised an alleged refund. When clicking on the link, you have to enter your credit card details. Report these emails to BACS (https://www.report.ncsc.admin.ch/de/) and do not click on the link.
04.11.2024 10:00
Beware of malware!
We are currently receiving reports of emails purporting to come from the Federal Administration claiming that the installation of "AGOV Access" will be mandatory for access to public online services from July 2024. When you click on the link, you are asked to install software. Attention: This is malware. Delete the e-mail.
28.06.2024 09:10
Fraudulent email concerning alleged tax refund
The NCSC is currently receiving reports of fraudulent emails that offer the prospect of an alleged entitlement to a tax refund. Attached to the e-mail is a pdf file. This file contains a link that leads to a page on which a lot of information is collected. Ignore these e-mails, do not open the pdf file and do not click on the link.
05.06.2024 13:20
Phishing email concerning alleged tax refund
The NCSC is currently receiving reports of phishing emails that offer the prospect of an alleged entitlement to a tax refund. The link leads to a phishing page. Ignore these emails, do not click on the link and do not enter any personal data on the phishing page.
30.01.2024 13:30
Fraud attempt in the name of President Alain Berset
Fake video advertisements of the president of the Swiss Confederation, Alain Berset, promoting a supposedly lucrative financial product are currently circulating on online platforms. This is a fake advertisement for a fraudulent investment website.
07.12.2023 17:47
Hacktivists NoName057 active again in Switzerland
The hacktivist group "NoName057" is once again attacking targets in Switzerland. The NCSC asks website operators to take appropriate measures. Read the NCSC report on DDoS to find out how you can protect yourself. (Link to the report in the title)
17.11.2023 17:10
Fraudulent job offers
Currently, the NCSC is receiving numerous reports of fraudulent job offers distributed via messaging services such as WhatsApp. Alleged recruiting companies lure with extraordinary promises of earnings. Block and report such messages to the messaging service concerned using the reporting function available in the application.
01.11.2023 13:40
Fraud attempt in the name of Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter.
Fake advertisements are currently circulating on the Internet in which a picture of Federal Councilor Karin Keller-Sutter is used. The ad is designed in the form of an interview. It advertises an investment platform supposedly developed by the federal government, which promises high profits. This is a fake advertisement for a fraudulent investment site.
13.10.2023 15:53
Calls in the name of fake authorities (police, duty)
The NCSC is currently receiving numerous reports of phone calls that are ostensibly from an authority. The callers claim, for example, that there are issues with the SwissID and bank account. End such phone calls immediately. This is a scam.
23.06.2023 08:43
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