Our cooperation partner Watchlist Internet has summarized what you can do in the event of phishing or if you have revealed your user data.

Bank and credit card details

  • Contact your bank or credit card company immediately and describe the incident. The staff will know best how to protect your account.
  • Access and cards may need to be blocked.
  • Watch out for unjustified debits.
  • Beware of strange calls. Maybe you contact the criminals and demand the release of payments under creative pretexts.

Login data from social networks (e.g. Instagram, Facebook…)

  • Change your password immediately.
  • If this is no longer possible, most platforms allow you to report your account as “hacked”. If you need support, you can get free advice from the Internet Ombudsman.
  • Check whether the intruders have posted something in your name and inform your online friends that the post was not posted by you.

Access data from online services such as PayPal, Netflix or email programs

  • Change your password.
  • Report the phishing trap to the company.
  • Check whether the intruders have changed anything in your account, made payments or sent messages.

Access data from online shops

  • Change your password.
  • Check whether orders have been placed. Cancel this and inform the shop that you have fallen into a phishing trap.
  • Be careful of unjustified debits if you have provided payment details.

Tips for secure passwords from the Watchlist Internet.

Source:

Watchlist Internet

Current phishing alerts


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