Cybersecurity and fraud prevention

The threat from cybercrime is growing, affecting not only businesses and public authorities but consumers too. Fraudsters are using increasingly devious methods to obtain your personal data or trick you into making financial transactions. And with the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), scams are becoming ever more sophisticated and harder to spot.

We provide practical tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. We want to raise awareness of online fraud and help you prevent financial losses. That’s why we regularly provide information on the latest scams and offer practical advice on how to protect yourself when banking online and paying by card.

People who use laptops, tablets and smartphones

Cybersecurity Glossary

Many internet users have been victims of online fraud. But what different types of fraud are there and how can you protect yourself online?

Cybersecurity Glossary

Current articles on the topic of cybersecurity

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2nd of July 2026

How to protect yourself from call and fixed term deposit scams

Be careful when searching for call and fixed term deposits with good conditions. Scammers commonly advertise seemingly excellent interest rates on websites that look very convincing. This article explains how to recognise fraudulent offers and protect yourself from scams.

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4th of June 2026

Passkeys – a more secure alternative to passwords

Passkeys make logging in safer and easier—without the need for a traditional password. This article explains how passkeys work, what benefits they offer, and what you should keep in mind to use them securely.

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2nd of April 2026

Be wary of fraudsters manipulating search results

Cybercriminals manipulate search results to deceive internet users. This activity is known as SEO poisoning (Search Engine Optimisation Poisoning) and is fast becoming a serious threat to internet security.