European phishing, scams and passwordless push

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   France enacts ban on cold‑calling telemarketing from August 11

   From 11 August, France bans cold‑calling without prior consent, allowing only calls linked to existing contracts and imposing fines up to €75k for individuals and €375k for companies.

2. 4 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 13 sources

   France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls from Aug 11, 2026

   France will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from 11 Aug 2026, requiring prior consent, imposing fines up to €375k, ending Bloctel, and sparking job‑loss fears in Morocco.

3. 9 days ago

   [POLITICS] 7 sources

   France to End Bloctel, New Consent Rule for Telemarketing Takes Effect Aug 11 2026

   France will shut Bloctel on 11 Aug 2026, making telemarketing illegal without explicit consumer consent; limited exceptions apply for existing contracts.

4. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 15 sources

   France bans telemarketing calls without prior consent from August 2026

   From 11 August 2026 France will ban commercial phone calls without explicit consumer consent, ending Bloctel, imposing fines up to €375k and voiding contracts from unlawful calls.

5. 19 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Passwordless Authentication Advances with Passkeys and QR/WPS

   Passkeys and QR/WPS enable passwordless logins for accounts and Wi‑Fi, improving security and user convenience.

6. 20 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Amazon France warns of fraudulent charges and phishing emails

   Amazon France alerts users to “AMZ Digital FRA” subscription charges and a wave of phishing emails that impersonate the retailer, urging verification of accounts and avoidance of suspicious links.

7. 21 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Password Management Advice Highlights Organization Tips and New Breach‑Checking Strength Tool

   Guidelines advise organized password storage, while a new checker uses breach data and AI to replace weak complexity rules.

8. 21 days ago

   [CRIME] 8 sources

   Portugal warns of new phishing scams impersonating Social Security and EDP

   Portugal's Social Security and utility EDP warned of sophisticated phishing scams that fake official messages and use real data, urging citizens to avoid links, verify contacts, and report fraud.

9. 25 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Passkeys and Strong Password Practices Urged as New Online Security Standards

   Experts recommend adopting passkeys and avoiding password reuse, urging biometric logins, unique passwords, password managers, and 2FA to strengthen online security.

10. 25 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Belgian banks and itsme app tighten security to curb phishing

    Belgian banks will lower transfer limits and add waiting periods, while itsme app will require facial ID checks, both to combat rising phishing and online fraud in Belgium.

11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Belgium banks to lower transfer limits and add cooling periods to fight fraud

    Belgium’s consumer‑protection minister and banks will lower daily transfer limits to €5,000, add a four‑hour waiting period for limit increases, and introduce new fraud‑prevention tools to tackle rising online‑

12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    France to end Bloctel service as 2025 law bans cold‑call marketing

    France’s Bloctel list for blocking spam calls ends on 11 August as a 2025 law bans cold‑call telemarketing; the Saracroche app offers an alternative blocker for millions of numbers.

13. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    France targets Prime Video users with large-scale phishing scam

    A phishing scam in France is impersonating Amazon Prime Video, using fake renewal notices and IBANs to steal login and banking details; users should avoid email links and log in directly.

14. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Bitdefender boosts summer security suite as data breaches surge in France

    Bitdefender promotes summer multi‑device security and dark‑web breach alerts as French data breaches affecting millions rise.

15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Belgium introduces central Fraudstop hotline and guidance on unpaid telecom bills

    Belgium launches a 24/7 Fraudstop hotline to streamline reporting of online banking scams, and telecom providers outline steps for unpaid bills, including reminders, minimum service, and possible contract loss.

16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    French Constitutional Court Invalidates Key Provisions of Telephone Solicitation Law

    France's Constitutional Council struck down parts of the 2020 telemarketing law; a new consent‑required law will ban unauthorized calls from August 2026, listing specific illegal prefixes.

17. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 11 sources

    French Court Strikes Down Parts of Telemarketing Law Amid Rising Phone Scams

    France's Constitutional Council invalidated parts of the 2020 telemarketing law, while regulators warn of growing phone and data‑breach scams targeting consumers.

18. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    France tax refund scam lures taxpayers with €219 phishing lure

    A phishing scam in France is sending emails and texts promising a €219 tax refund for 2025, urging victims to click fraudulent links; authorities warn and advise verifying through the official tax portal.

19. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Portugal's CNCS rolls out MCiber registration platform and alerts on phishing scams

    Portugal's CNCS introduced the mandatory MCiber platform for cybersecurity compliance and warned of phishing emails impersonating the agency that deliver malware.

20. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    French cybersecurity advisories stress 2FA adoption and email address risks

    French security alerts urge 2FA use—prefer apps or hardware keys—and warn that email addresses stolen in breaches like France Travail and Free fuel phishing attacks.

21. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    France and Belgium confront rising phishing scams and roll out new fraud‑reporting tools

    France mandates bank reimbursements for unauthorized payments and prepares e‑invoicing, warning of new fraud risks, while Belgium sees a phishing surge, proposes a single reporting hub, and rolls out the 24‑h ‘

22. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    French bank customers advised to adopt stronger online security measures

    French banking users are urged to use manual URL entry, verify HTTPS, adopt SecuriPass, and employ a password manager like NordPass to combat rising phishing and data‑breach threats.

23. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Fake 69‑euro levy and fuel‑aid phishing emails target French users

    Fraudulent French emails mimic a €69 subscription charge and a €108.72 fuel‑aid offer, using real personal data to steal banking details; phishing reports rose 159 % in 2024‑25, costing €245 million.

24. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    French banking customers face wave of phishing scams and fake 69‑euro charges

    French consumers are hit by phishing scams that mimic bank notifications and levy a fake €69 charge; banks advise using official apps, activating strong authentication, and avoiding links or phone calls.

25. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Tax refund phishing scams sweep France and Spain

    Phishing scams impersonating France’s tax and welfare agencies and Spain’s tax authority send fake refund messages via SMS or email, tricking users into revealing personal and banking details; officials urge to

26. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Portugal tax authority and Cabo Verde service warn of phishing scams

    Portugal's tax authority and Cabo Verde's Casa do Cidadão warn of phishing emails impersonating official notices and urge citizens to avoid clicking fraudulent links.

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