Scams, cyberattacks, best practices: what your employees need to know, in a few lines.
Organisations took sites offline after two critical PHP flaws, present for over 10 years, were disclosed. AI helped find them. Update affected systems quickly.
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A Vaud company specialising in security systems hit by ransomware: building plans, camera locations and credentials put up for sale on the dark web.
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The Federal Council has tasked the DDPS with drafting a federal cybersecurity act by June 2027, inspired by the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
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More than 50 vulnerabilities, 7 of them critical, in 11 solar devices widely used in Switzerland: the NTC shows that an attack on several installations at once could affect the grid.
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Reused passwords, late updates, no two-factor authentication: SMEs give cybercriminals easy ways in. A few simple measures already make a real difference.
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The NCSC recorded 27,128 reports in the first half of 2026: a figure that is down, but a threat that AI is making more credible and more targeted.
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1,489 cyberattacks a week in Switzerland in July 2026, 35% more than a year earlier, while ransomware attacks jumped by 87% worldwide.
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Paying does not end the attack: nearly 37% of the companies that gave in to a ransomware attack then face a new extortion demand.
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The Ghostcommit demonstration shows that a harmless-looking image can hide instructions that push an AI assistant into revealing sensitive information.
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Meta disables the camera on its smart glasses when the recording light is masked, while others are betting on continuous analysis by AI.
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A WatchGuard study finds that 64% of employees use AI tools their company has not approved, beyond the control of IT teams.
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Alibaba is banning Claude Code from its internal networks: even the most popular AI solutions must be assessed and used with caution.
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Beyond the tools, the recent Swiss data breaches are a reminder of the urgent need to build a cybersecurity culture and train employees.
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A behind-the-scenes look: how Awareness Expert has been steering, for the past ten years, the awareness roadmaps that support its clients over the long term.
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The Federal Council is giving up on a dedicated hotline for victims of cybercrime, deeming the existing cantonal arrangements sufficient.
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Fake ticketing sites and VIP offers that are too good to be true: scammers are already cashing in on the excitement around the 2026 World Cup.
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FINMA warns: 42% of Swiss banks have no policy against digital fraud in the face of AI-boosted scams.
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The Canvas educational platform hacked by ShinyHunters right in the middle of exam season: courses blocked and terabytes of data stolen.
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A microchip protects pacemakers and insulin pumps against future quantum threats, without sacrificing their battery life.
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Often less well protected, SMEs are on the front line: training teams and keeping systems up to date remains the best defence.
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Remarkably convincing fake Serafe emails are circulating in Switzerland: check the sender and never share information in a rush.
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Fake job offers and fake company websites: the Swiss authorities are warning applicants about a fraud that is hard to detect.
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The DarkSword tool steals messages, photos and credentials from iPhones running iOS 18 via simple booby-trapped pages, with no action from the user.
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EPFL warns: quantum computing threatens our encryption as soon as 2030-2040, and we must migrate to resistant algorithms without delay.
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Keyboards, headsets, and webcams: more than 60 vulnerabilities found in office accessories that need to be factored into your security strategy.
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Digital sovereignty: rather than aiming for complete autonomy, Switzerland must establish itself in niches such as quantum cryptography and AI.
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Geopolitical fragmentation is reshaping the cyber threat: fewer noisy attacks, more discreet intrusions, and continuous pressure.
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In ten months, 264 cyberattacks reported to the NCSC since the reporting obligation came into force: data theft and malware top the incidents.
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More than 1,100 attacks per week and a 6% jump in a year: the Check Point report highlights the massive use of AI by attackers in Switzerland.
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Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: ticketing, transport, and broadcasts in the sights of spies, hacktivists, and AI-powered deepfakes.
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Fake cancellation emails and a booby-trapped blue screen: a Booking scam pushes hotel staff to unknowingly install a Trojan horse.
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Ultra-targeted phishing and AI-boosted deepfakes: the new habits to adopt in 2026 to secure identities, access and data.
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The festive season: reduced vigilance and a peak in email traffic make the inbox the number one phishing target, yet a few simple habits are enough to stay protected.
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Anthropic reveals that an AI carried out almost single-handedly an end-to-end cyberattack: a turning point that is transforming the threat landscape.
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Fake websites, offers too good to be true and impersonated brands: five habits to outsmart the scams that surge every Black Friday.
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The Alertswiss app now broadcasts targeted cybersecurity alerts, with simple advice on how to respond quickly to attacks.
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Microsoft will process Microsoft 365 Copilot data locally in Switzerland by 2026, a step towards greater digital sovereignty.
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Nearly one in two Swiss SMEs has already been affected: cybersecurity is becoming a condition for market access and a competitiveness criterion.
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Fake Twint payment requests sent early in the morning: how to thwart this discreet but devastatingly effective scam.
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A breach at a third-party provider has exposed 70,000 ID photos of Discord users and is a reminder of the danger of outsourcing risks.
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Only 6% of Swiss people know which precautions to take with AI at work: a study warns of the lag in digital security.
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Paralysed by the Akira ransomware, the French-speaking Swiss SME Bugnard SA is running at reduced capacity and refuses to give in to a ransom of several hundred thousand dollars.
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A free game on Steam was hiding malware that stole nearly $150,000 in cryptocurrencies: even reputable platforms are hijacked.
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The ShadowLeak vulnerability allowed Gmail data to be exfiltrated via ChatGPT without a single click, revealing the fragility of autonomous AI agents.
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Fake mobile relay stations are circulating in French-speaking Switzerland to intercept communications and send out fake fines by text message.
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MFA, backups and employee training: the Canton of Vaud proposes seven concrete measures to secure municipalities and small businesses.
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The European NIS2 directive imposes new cybersecurity requirements: why Swiss companies working with the EU must align with it.
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Tens of thousands of passport scans stolen from Italian hotels and resold on the dark web: hospitality is becoming a target.
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Sentenced to seven years in prison, a British student had stolen 2.4 million francs via fake Swiss e-banking pages.
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Researchers reveal vulnerabilities in the Thermomix TM5: even our everyday connected objects can become gateways for hackers.
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A Sophos-Ipsos study confirms that cybersecurity is now a strategic priority embedded in the governance of DACH leaders.
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Faced with a 28% rise in cyber threats, Switzerland relies on the NCSC and its ethical hackers to anticipate and counter attacks.
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Ransoms, satisfaction surveys and industrialised methods: an expert explains how cybercrime has organised itself like a business.
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The Radix Foundation targeted by the Sarcoma group: stolen data published on the darknet, with federal entities potentially affected.
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AI, technological sovereignty and Health Tech: VIVA Technology 2025 breaks records and shapes Europe's digital ambition.
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One in two Swiss municipalities says it is poorly prepared to face cyber threats: inventories, guidelines and emergency plans are all too often missing.
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Suspicions of manipulation around the Eurovision vote: a textbook case on trust, transparency and the governance of digital systems.
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SwissPass accounts hacked and tickets purchased without the victims' knowledge: individuals are targeted too, hence the importance of two-factor authentication.
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Nearly 63,000 cyberattacks reported in Switzerland in 2024, driven by fake calls from authorities and the explosion of fraudulent prize competitions.
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One in six people in Switzerland has already been the victim of bank card fraud: a phenomenon that underscores the scale of financial scams.
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Between a referendum and mistrust over data protection, Switzerland's state-run electronic identity project is a focal point of tension.
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One PIN in ten is still 1234: why these overly predictable codes leave you exposed and how to choose truly secure combinations.
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The canton of Bern unanimously adopts the ICSG, an ambitious law filling the legal gaps in cybersecurity to protect data and institutions.
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Fake payment links and cloned banking interfaces: scams on classified ads have increased fivefold in a year.
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Switzerland trains excellent cybersecurity talent, but for lack of local funding its promising start-ups fall into the hands of foreign groups.
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Beveland Distillers launches AIGIN, the first gin designed by an AI, a creative feat that raises questions about the future of craft trades.
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A Suissedigital survey reveals that Swiss SMEs are lagging behind on cybersecurity: risk management and attack response still need strengthening.
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From April 2025, companies will have to report any cyberattack to the NCSC within 24 hours, with fines planned from October.
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The Medusa ransomware targets Gmail and Outlook inboxes and threatens the medical, education and technology sectors through booby-trapped emails.
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Washington suspends its offensive cyber operations against Russia, a decision that raises questions as attacks by APT44 multiply.
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CEO impersonation and fake transfer orders: a Valais company loses hundreds of thousands of francs to CEO fraud.
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Awareness Expert takes part in the Swiss IT Forum(s) 2023 at Palexpo Geneva: meetings and discussions around cybersecurity awareness.
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The DataBreach portal goes live for reporting data breaches: a new compliance tool for Swiss organisations.
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