Knowledge is power: the more you know about methods of online fraud, blackmail and bullying, the better you can protect yourself. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Swiss Crime Prevention (de/fr/it) provide a wealth of information on phishing, subscription traps, sextortion and cyber bullying.

The NCSC offers information and useful tips on how to defend against cyberattacks – there’s something for everyone, from individual users and companies to authorities and IT specialists.

Reporting incidents for investigation

The NCSC publishes regular reports on its website about recent incidents of fraud and criminal activity online (fraudulent emails or phone calls, current malware threats etc.). If you are concerned that you may have been the victim of cybercrime or if you would like to share information on new incidents, you can file a report online.

Help for victims of cybercrime is available via the NCSC website and from Swiss Crime Prevention. Victims can also contact the cantonal police about filing a criminal complaint.

False information can be deliberately circulated online as a way to influence public opinion and elections – but lies and rumours can be spread about anyone, causing reputational damage for the victim. Jugend und Medien, an online platform dedicated to educating young people about media, encourages critical thinking about information found online. And the platform’s resources are of interest to everyone, including their helpful tips on recognising fake news (de / fr / it), disinformation and conspiracy theories