TechTalk

Here are some simple rules to stop you from heading down the wrong track on social networks.

Finding a password which is easy to remember and effective against hacking is not always easy. So here are a few tips for creating a password which is easy to remember and very secure.

We have explained to you what phishing is – now we need to help you make sure you never fall into the trap!

Online scams are on the rise and are increasingly infesting instant messaging services. Let's start by listing the main types of fraud committed using WhatsApp, and answer the question, how to recognise and prevent fraud attempts on WhatsApp?

Be more vigilant than ever. In recent months, Luxembourg has suffered numerous phishing attacks by text message or email.

On 25 May 2018, radical changes will be introduced regarding the protection of personal data for all European citizens. A new European Regulation that entered into force on 24 May 2016 – but which is applicable two years later – aims to protect the fundamental rights of European citizens in our increasingly digital world.

Pretty much since the start of the internet, criminals have been using Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks to intentionally harm companies and institutions. A DDoS attack attempts to disturb an online service by intentionally overloading it with traffic.

Surfing on a free Wi-fi network is not always risk-free. Cybercriminals can easily intercept your data on this type of network.

Recognising a fake website remains difficult. Cybercriminals sometimes prepare for months. They can recreate a full website and even have a registered office address. It’s therefore essential for you to know how to quickly recognise a hacking attempt to avoid having your accounts robbed.

How do you protect yourself on social networks? What should you do if you notice that your account has been hacked? Here are a few tips to enhance the security of your account.

Today, we receive more e-mails than ever which demand our attention, meaning we are more vulnerable to phishing attacks. But what exactly is phishing?

Since the start of the health crisis, scams of all kinds have been proliferating. The most widespread is the creation of fraudulent websites that pretend to sell you gels, masks and diagnostic tests, even chloroquine, at unbeatable prices and within ultra-short time frames.

In use in all areas, Big Data has gained a prominent place within society. But how does it work?

It's getting cold outside! It's time to put on our coats, scarves and boots. Viruses are int he air ... but waht about our smartphones?

Crowdfunding is now a mediatic concept and some newspapers don’t hesitate to present it as THE next investment or savings form. It is perhaps going too far. Remain cautious with this type of investment.

On 9 February 2023, the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) adopted its position on the proposal to update the European Digital Identity (eID) framework. With this vote, the European Union has come one step closer to a digital single market. Soon, individuals and businesses will be able to use a digital identity wallet recognised throughout Europe by all 27 national public administrations. In concrete terms, what will change in the daily life of EU citizens and residents?

Mobile phones are increasingly present in our lives. Free, easy to use and available anytime and anywhere, mobile banking offers a lot of benefits. The following five points explain why switching to mobile banking is a good choice for saving time... and money.

We must remain vigilant and cautious! A new form of scam is currently causing havoc in Luxembourg, and has already been the subject of several complaints to the Grand Ducal police. Individuals posing as LuxTrust employees are attempting to commit phishing attacks by telephone.

You've probably heard of LuxTrust. Like almost the entire population in Luxembourg and the majority of cross-border commuters, you may already be using it for your online banking or administrative procedures. But do you really know all its features for individuals? A short reminder in the following lines.

Viruses currently exist is a variety of forms. Data stored on a smartphone, whether professional or personal, is not very secure.

Most of the time, we are infected due to our own mistakes. It is therefore of the utmost importance to be vigilant!

Since 2021, most banks and public administrations in Luxembourg will only use one authentication device for all their online services: the LuxTrust Mobile application.

The banking world has changed more over the past decade than it has in 200 years. The main actors of change are Fintech companies. But what does the word Fintech even mean?