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Beware of fake emails in the name of KBC and bpost

Beware! Phishing messages are currently circulating with the following objects: "Uw account is geblokkeerd" et "toegang op uw account is opgeschort".

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EDUbox on cyber security: digital protection as a good habit

The EDUbox on cyber security initiative is a set of educational tools for teachers that aim to teach young people to identify risks and use digital tools in a correct and responsible way.

We live in an increasingly digital society.…

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20 years of Safer Internet Day

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Phishing messages come and go, but unfortunately they never go away completely!

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Smishing warning: fraudulent SMS in the name of Netflix

We have received numerous reports of fraudulent text messages sent in the name of Netflix. These messages are about renewing your subscription. You are asked to click on a (clearly fraudulent) link to update your payment method. 

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Watch out for unexpected gifts!

Do you get an unexpected message about a nice prize you got, an inheritance that will be shared with you or some other crazy way to get rich quick?

Watch out! Once again, many such messages are doing the rounds. If it is too good to be…

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Watch out for phishing messages that appear to come from an antivirus product

In recent weeks, many phishing messages that appear to come from antivirus software have been circulating.  The message warns you that your subscription is about to expire and your computer is no longer protected. Beware as such messages are…

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Beware phishing message: 'Orderbevestiging'

Last week, we received nearly 8,000 notifications via suspicious@safeonweb.be about the below message that appears to be from TNT.  A lot of people immediately realised that this is phishing and forwarded it to us.  Thank you for that.…

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What is a money mule ?

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