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Technology · Nov 11, 2026Fake LuxTrust call: how urgency leads to fraudA fake LuxTrust adviser can turn a fabricated alert into a series of seemingly secure actions. How to recognise the pressure, end the exchange and respond if you have handed over data or money.

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Technology · Nov 7, 2026Fraudulent text messages: what NordVPN’s filter can detectOn iPhone, NordVPN’s Message Protection can detect signs of fraud and classify messages identified as scam attempts as junk. It requires a compatible device and subscription, and does not replace checking the sender or the recipient’s judgement.

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Technology · Nov 6, 2026Cyberattack at AVOCATS.BE: 27,500 contacts affected in addition to lawyersThe attack on the software used to manage Belgium’s bar associations also exposed the contact details of thousands of professional contacts. Here is what we know about the data involved and the risks.

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Technology · Nov 6, 2026Transcontinents: genuine booking details used to trap travellers on WhatsAppAfter data was extracted on 20 and 21 October, customers of the Réunion-based agency receive fake hotel confirmations. How to check your stay without falling into the trap.

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Technology · Nov 6, 2026Cyberattack at Arkéa: bank seeks to recover nearly €100 millionFraudulent transfers targeted an account belonging to the group. Arkéa says customers’ funds are safe, despite delayed transfers.

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Technology · Nov 6, 2026Cyberattack at Illicado: 15,000 digital gift cards replacedCopies of e-gift cards were obtained by targeting the service that creates their PDFs. Illicado says the balances have been restored; recipients should also check the messages they receive.

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Society · Oct 31, 2026Fake delivery drivers in Luxembourg: the parcel conceals a card theftPolice report card swaps during a purported delivery payment. What to do at the door, and where to turn if your card or PIN has been stolen.

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Belgium · Oct 27, 2026Louvain: suspended sentences in the scam targeting Laurent and ClaireThe ruling of 26 October concerns accounts used to circulate money stolen from the Belgian princely couple. The author of the fake text message has not been identified, according to ROBtv.

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Technology · Oct 26, 2026After clicking “Buy”: what really happens before deliveryBank authorisation, stock reservation, packing, transport, returns: an online purchase sets off a chain of operations that often goes unseen. Here are the steps and the rights consumers need to know about.

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Jobs · Oct 26, 2026Banks and AI: what job-cut and productivity announcements measureBarclays is planning job cuts, while HSBC reports time savings in coding. These are two indicators to distinguish when understanding AI’s effects on work.

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Technology · Oct 21, 2026Data breach: keep up the follow-upThe CNIL offers a timeline of checks to carry out after receiving a notification.

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Finance · Oct 20, 2026Bank transfers: what does checking the beneficiary’s name verify?The name and IBAN are checked before the transfer is sent. This helps identify a mismatch, but does not guarantee that an invoice is legitimate or that the funds can be recovered.