Cybercrimepolice.ch - Review of the year 2023
The year 2023 was characterized by a large number of phishing phenomena. This is shown in the annual review by Cybercrimepolice.ch.
You can protect yourself against cybercrime, because those who know the dangers are also better informed on the Internet.
In 2023, an average of one article per week was published on Cybercrimepolice.ch. Whenever new phenomena began to accumulate or the perpetrators adapted their behavior, the specialists from the Zurich Cantonal Police wrote a prevention article.
Theft of personal data
There has been a steady increase in the area of phishing. Fraudsters are very inventive when it comes to stealing personal data. On Cybercrimepolice.ch, the cantonal police explain how the perpetrators obtain confidential data, in particular access data to e-mail or e-banking accounts and credit card information.
Over 25 percent of all criminal charges in the cyber area relate to classified ads. Both sellers and buyers can easily become victims. The website increases users' awareness of the dangers.
Fraudsters shop
A further 20 percent of all criminal charges relate to identity fraud, for which a new criminal offense has been in force in Switzerland since 1 September 2023. Fraudsters use the previously stolen identities to make purchases on online platforms and have the goods or services delivered to another location. Both the online providers and the individuals, who often find out too late that their identity has been stolen, suffer losses.
Protect yourself and others from digitalized crime and contact the cantonal police specialists directly at feedback@cybercrimepolice.ch. In 2023, this contact option was used around 18,250 times.
Source: cybercrimepolice.ch
