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Nov
2018
Beware of fake messages sent on behalf of the federal government
Currently, a fake message is going around which appears to come from my.belgium.be.
Don’t be fooled, because it is a fake.
How can you recognise this message? The.be logo is incorrect, i.e. it’s distorted. You are addressed with ‘…Nov
2018
Smart online with new practical guide
The internet offers almost endless new possibilities, and we enjoy making use of them every day. However, there are also some pitfalls. What if your child experiences bullying online? Is your employer allowed to keep tabs on your internet use at…
Sep
2018
Explore our new awareness-raising campaign!
In the context of European Cyber Security Month, for the 4th time we (Centre for Cyber Security Belgium and the Cyber Security Coalition) are launching an awareness-raising campaign about cyber security. This time we want to encourage internet…
Sep
2018
2017 Campaign is a huge success
In October 2017, the CCB launched a campaign via Safeonweb.be to warn people about the danger of phishing messages. An e-mail address was also created where people were able to send suspicious messages to, i.e. [email protected]
Aug
2018
CERT.be issues warning for new phenomenon: cryptojacking
Over the past months we noticed a new phenomenon: cryptojacking. We noticed both an increase in the number of infections and their complexity. The number of detected coinminers in end-users increased by 8,500 percent in 2017. At this rate, we…
Jul
2018
Don't be caught by blackmailers who threaten to publish images of a sexual nature.
Lately we've received several notifications of “sextortion”. Sextortion is a form of blackmail whereby blackmailers threaten to spread images of a sexual nature of the victim, if he/she does not pay. In the notifications we received, the victims…
Jul
2018
Is there any Wi-Fi?
Is there any Wi-Fi?, is a frequently asked question when looking for a nice holiday destination. Because we want to enjoy the advantages of the internet when we are on holiday as well. Don't let a bad internet experience ruin your holiday. Some…
Jul
2018
Cybersimpel.be warns for malware via Facebook Messenger
Cybersimpel.be warns for malware (malicious software) via Facebook Messenger. The virus is spread through a false message which has supposedly come from a friend. It looks like that friend is sending you a message with your name, followed by two…
Jun
2018
Febelfin roept burgers op om hun bancaire codes niet te delen via e-mail, telefoon of sociale media
Significant increase in the number of cases of internet banking fraud in the first quarter of 2018
1,361 cases of fraud via internet banking were reported in the first quarter of 2018. Almost all of those cases were the result of phishing…
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