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How to safely pass on, sell or recycle your old laptop, PC, smartphone or tablet
A laptop, PC, smartphone or tablet is often still perfectly usable even when you no longer need it. You may want to pass the device on to a family member or a friend, sell it to someone or safely dispose of it at a recycling point. Whatever you…
Windows 10 updates will soon stop: how can you remain safe on the internet?
A lot of laptops and computers in Belgium are still running Windows 10. On 14 October 2025 Microsoft will stop sending security updates for Windows 10.
Your computer will still work after that time but you will no longer receive…
Want to earn easy money behind your computer? Don't fall for task scams
In recent weeks, we have received reports from people who have been scammed by fake assignments or task scams. Victims worldwide are losing more and more money to this type of fraud. Always be wary of offers or proposals to earn money…
Are you a Proximus customer with a Skynet email account? Beware of these fake messages
This week, there is a newcomer in the top 5 most popular phishing messages in our country. There are many fake emails in circulation that appear to come from Proximus. Fraudsters are trying to mislead you by threatening to delete…
Beware of phishing attacks with fake payment requests from your holiday accommodation
Have you received an unexpected payment request? That is suspicious. Do not respond or pay via a suspicious link in an email, WhatsApp message or text message.
Are you unsure? Contact…
Warning: fake emails in the name of Combell in circulation
Learn how to recognise fraudulent messages: Find out more at surfwithoutworries.safeonweb.be
What to do?Do not click on a link in a suspicious message, do not open attachments and do not download applications if…The 10 most common phishing messages at the moment
Scammers continue to bombard us with phishing messages. In the first six months of 2025, vigilant citizens forwarded more than 4 million messages to suspicious@safeonweb.be. How can you recognise a phishing email? We also list the 10 most…
Watch out for e-mails that appear to be from the police
In recent days, we have again received many reports of fake messages that seem to come from the Federal Police and Europol. You are supposedly being summoned in connection with sexual offences. The message comes across as very serious and…
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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