Business Tips
Establishing corporate policies and procedures, securing remote work equipment, and raising staff awareness about the risks of connecting to the company remotely are some of Europol’s tips for businesses during periods of home confinement such as the current one.
Tips for a Cybersecure Home
Review Europol’s recommendations here to make your home hacker-proof. The basic guidelines for online shopping or protecting children are especially useful during these days when we stay at home and connect with the world through devices.
Protect Yourself from Phishing Through Fake Donation Campaigns
Cybercriminals take advantage of any opportunity to commit fraud. Even the coronavirus crisis and the goodwill to help others during our confinement. If you receive a message appealing to your solidarity with a suspicious link to donate money, do not fall for it. It may be a phishing attempt. In this video, we help you distinguish between a good cause and a fraud.
Protect yourself when downloading mobile applications
Cybersecurity is a priority for the banking sector, which is an expert in protecting our personal and financial data. However, users must also take measures to avoid falling victim to online scams. Here are some practical tips for downloading mobile applications.
Protect yourself against vishing or telephone fraud
Vishing is a form of telephone fraud in which scammers attempt to deceive victims into providing personal, financial, or security information, or into transferring money. Here is some practical advice to protect yourself from this and other digital frauds.
Fighting criminal money: if the system is broken, let’s fix it
In Europe we should reflect on the shortcomings of our prevention systems. Improving banks’ compliance culture is a given, but let’s face it: we have a single financial market, but a fragmented anti-money laundering system that is a boon for money launderers.
Do not allow yourself to be used for money laundering.
With the collaboration of over 300 banks worldwide, police forces from more than 20 countries arrested 168 individuals in an international raid conducted between September and November 2018.
How money laundering networks operate
Criminals promise easy money to get you to help them launder money from illegal activities such as drug or human trafficking and credit or debit card fraud. Letting them involve you in their illegal activities can have very serious legal consequences for you.
Online Banking Fraud
Banking phishing emails often include links that redirect to a fake website, where they request your financial and personal information.
Romance Scam
Romance scams usually occur on dating sites, but scammers often use social media or email to make contact.