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Beware of CEO fraud, especially during the summer holidays

The summer months are a favourite time for cybercriminals. With colleagues – including members of senior management – on holiday or working from home, internal communication is often less fluid. Fraudsters take advantage of this to impersonate a…

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Going on holiday to the south this summer? Beware of suspicious text messages from French toll booths

This summer, as holidaymakers hit the roads, scammers are exploiting barrier-free tolls in France. A new system has been in place for several months, particularly on the A13, A14, A4 and A79 motorways. A scanner reads your number plate and you…

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CV data leaks: a growing vector for advanced phishing campaigns

The increasing use of online recruitment platforms has created new vulnerabilities in terms of personal data security, with cybercriminals increasingly exploiting information exposed in CVs to carry out highly targeted phishing attacks. In this…

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Three tips for a cyber-secure holiday

Far from the daily grind, with your feet in the sand and your phone in your hand, holidays are a time to unwind. But beware, cybercriminals never take a break! Here are a few tips to protect your personal data before and during your holiday.

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Fraudsters are pretending to be the NIHDI: be vigilant

Unfortunately, fraudulent emails are regularly circulating in which cybercriminals pretend to be the National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (NIHDI). In recent days, we have received a large number of reports of phishing emails…

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Beware of fake contests on social media

Have you received a message from a friend or family member asking you to vote for a so-called tattoo contest like the one shown in the example on Instagram? Please note: this is not a real contest, but a phishing attempt that could lead to your…

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Warning: many fake messages about De Watergroep

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€500 just for playing? Apps offering easy money are multiplying

Apps promising quick cash are multiplying, and some scammers are even going so far as to impersonate influencers or celebrities to trap internet users. Here's what you need to know to avoid falling into the trap.

1. Never download a game from…
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Febelfin launches a campaign warning against scammers in the gaming world

In the virtual world, some people are only interested in winning free game coins. But what if you have to give your name and email address to get them? Danger can lurk anywhere. And that's exactly where scammers are waiting for you.

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