Are you going on a trip? The number of scammers is no less high abroad than in Switzerland! Therefore, caution is still necessary, especially if you are in an environment that is less familiar than at home. The Federal Office for Cybersecurity provides some recommendations to ensure that your holiday is not ruined by scams. The following areas are covered: Booking hotels or tourist services Securing your smartphone Knowing emergency numbers Toll and visa-free travel fees Publ

QR codes (so an example illustrates this article) have invaded our lives and are used in many cases: Visiting a website Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Paying (parking, bill, Twint, etc.) Calling someone Saving a business card Making an inventory Etc. Although extremely convenient, QR codes can also be dangerous, as scammers use them to lead you to dubious websites. For example, three years ago, the police in Lausanne reported that parking payment terminals had been tampered wi