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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…
May
2018
Cyber criminals use special characters to disguise their URLs
Phishing, or online scamming using fake e-mails, websites or messages, is nothing new. However, cybercriminals are now getting more and more creative in order to make us believe that a message is real.
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For example, they use…
May
2018
Is it your favourite theme park's anniversary? Is your trusted supermarket giving away a discount coupon via WhatsApp? Can you score free plane tickets?
Think twice before responding to such messages. Every day, all over the world, fake messages are circulated with the intention of getting you to click on them. This week, many amusement park lovers were tricked by a fake message that purported to…
May
2018
Do not get tricked: GDPR phishing e-mails
The GDPR entered into force on Friday 25 May. It comprises a set of rules aimed at better protecting European citizens’ personal data. Companies that fall under the new GDPR regulations must adjust their…
Apr
2018
Have you heard of smishing or fake SMS messages?
A new form of online fraud has appeared. SMS is increasingly being used to send messages containing fake links with the intention of defrauding people. This form of phishing has even been given a new name…
Apr
2018
Beware of new phishing e-mails!
CCB and CERT.be are calling for prudence: fake e-mails are once again being sent in the name of various banks. The e-mails invite you to click on a link and provide your personal details. However, these messages are not sent by the actual bank in…
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