consumer protection
Swiss police warn Uber users about new impersonation scam
Swiss police are warning Uber users about a new scam involving criminals impersonating the ride-hailing platform.
24 days ago · 1 source
cybercrime
Ukrainian hacker receives nearly 13-year sentence for Swiss ransomware attacks
A Zurich court sentenced a Ukrainian IT specialist to 12 years and nine months for his role in ransomware attacks that allegedly caused around CHF100 million in damage, including to Stadler Rail.
SWI swissinfo.ch
cybercrime
Digital Crime Surges 35% in Switzerland During 2024
Swiss authorities report alarming rise in cybercrime with over 59,000 digital offenses recorded, marking a doubling of incidents since 2020
SWI swissinfo.ch
housing
Rising Rental Scams Target Housing-Seekers in Switzerland
The National Cyber Security Centre reports an increase in rental fraud cases as scammers exploit Switzerland's tight housing market, particularly in regions with vacancy rates below 1%.
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