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Beware of links you receive by email, text message or otherwise

We cannot say it often enough: be very careful with links you receive by e-mail, text message or other messaging systems. Never click on a link without knowing its origin. Sometimes these messages are in the form of prizes, competitions, so-…

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Tips for securing your connected devices

In recent years, the number of connected objects has grown at an impressive rate (watches/wristbands, thermostats, washing machines, dishwashers, doorbells/lockers, hoovers, baby monitors...). The list is long.

With…

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Beware of false messages that seem to be sent by ONSS/RSZ

We have recently been informed that phishing e-mails are circulating in the name of the ONSS/RSZ (National Social Security Office). These are usually e-mails stating that "you are entitled to compensation" (or variations of this message, e.g. "…

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Sextortion scam: back from never quite gone

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2022 Campaign: OK is not always OK!

This year's Safeonweb campaign, which will be disseminated through various media, aims to draw attention to a particular theme: the security of mobile devices.

Learn how to properly secure your smartphone

Everyone, from the very young to…

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Cryptocurrency: watch out for ads from your friends

Investing in cryptocurrency is a media circus. With the energy crisis and rising prices, some people want to invest in the hope of making a profit to make ends meet. Cybercriminals know this and take advantage of it to decieve you.…

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Warning: suspicious messages in the name of My e-Box

More than 900 citizens have reported receiving suspicious messages in the name of My e-Box this week. These messages seem to be about an update that you have to accept, but it is actually an attempt to get your login data. Beware!

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Fake traffic fines in the name of the federal police

2400 citizens have reported to us that they have received a false traffic fine from the federal police by e-mail. The citizens are asked to pay this false fine before a certain date. In case of non-payment, their bank account will be blocked.

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Beware of new form of phishing: fake messages with QR code

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