Cyber insurance refuses compensation after fraudulent email
In today's digital world, cyber attacks are on the rise. Companies, administrations and even insurance companies are affected. Cybercrime affects more companies than private customers. Cyber insurance is considered important protection against...
Consumer advice center warns of current Paypal scam
The NRW consumer advice center is sounding the alarm: a new PayPal scam is threatening German consumers. Criminals are using the "Pay without a PayPal account" function to make purchases with other people's IBAN data. This Paypal fraud scam shows...
Class action against Facebook: 100 euros compensation
The Federation of German Consumer Organizations (vzbv) takes action against Meta Platforms Ltd. On December 9, 2024, the vzbv is filing a class action lawsuit with the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court of Hamburg. The aim is to support millions of German Facebook users whose data has been...
Deadline for new EU product liability for hardware and software expires
EU product liability is about to reach a turning point. The reformed directive will come into force on December 8, 2024. It will bring far-reaching changes for EU software product liability. For the first time, hardware and software will be covered in a broad...
New EU regulations: Passenger name record collection to be expanded
The European Union is planning a comprehensive expansion of passenger data collection. These new EU passenger data regulations aim to increase security and improve border controls. In future, airlines will be obliged to...
Data leak: State security server of the Brandenburg police open
An alarming case of cyber security has shaken Brandenburg. A server belonging to the state security department of the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) was freely accessible. This represents a serious data leak from the Brandenburg police. An alert citizen discovered the leak...
WhatsApp phishing: spoofed phone numbers in circulation
A new scam on WhatsApp is causing concern. Criminals are trying to take over user accounts by using spoofed phone numbers. These numbers often resemble those of previous real WhatsApp contacts. The fraudsters send phishing text messages with links to...
Deutsche Telekom customers use over one million passkeys
Since August 2023, Deutsche Telekom has been offering an innovative solution for more security in everyday digital life: Passkeys. This modern alternative to conventional passwords is proving very popular. In just four months, Deutsche Telekom customers have used over one million Passkeys...
EU authorities break up criminal crypto platform
In a remarkable operation, European law enforcement agencies have taken down the MATRIX encrypted communications platform. The operation, dubbed "Passionflower", took place on December 3, 2024 and marked a significant success in the fight...
Black Friday: Phishing warning against criminal fraud attempts
Black Friday entices with great offers, but caution is advised. Cyber threats and online fraud are on the rise during this time. Criminals use sophisticated methods to get their hands on your money. One example shows how serious the situation is: a 60-year-old...
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