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Concrete first aid and background knowledge on digital security — structured, discreet, without empty promises.

Account hacked — the first steps

E-mail or online account hacked? The key immediate measures in the right order — calm, structured, without destroying evidence.

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Spotting phishing & AI fraud (2026)

AI now writes flawless, personalised phishing messages. Why the old rules no longer suffice — and how to spot fraud anyway.

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Data leak — am I affected?

Data leaks put credentials online. How to check whether you are affected and secure your most important accounts.

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Crypto fraud — preserving the traces

After crypto fraud, evidence is decisive. Which data to secure immediately — and what is realistically possible.

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Quishing — spotting QR-code fraud

Manipulated QR codes lead to fake pages. Where quishing lurks and how to protect yourself — with the current BKA warning.

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Voice cloning & the “grandparent scam 2.0”

With a few seconds of audio, AI clones a voice. How the grandparent scam 2.0 works — and how a code word protects you.

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Recovering a WhatsApp or Instagram account

WhatsApp or Instagram account taken over? How to get access back and secure it — step by step.

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Ransomware: first aid for small businesses

Data encrypted, ransom demanded? The right first steps for small businesses — isolate, document, do not pay.

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Identity theft — what to do?

Strangers ordering in your name, invoices and debt-collection arriving? How to respond in a structured, deadline-aware way.

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Sextortion: extortion by e-mail

An e-mail claims to have compromising footage of you and demands a crypto payment? Usually a bluff. How to respond.

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Spotting a fake shop

Fake online shops take prepayment and deliver nothing. How to spot a fake shop — before you pay.

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Compromised credit card

Unknown charges on your credit card? How to block the card properly and challenge unauthorised transactions.

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SIM swapping: detect & defend

Suddenly no mobile signal? In SIM swapping, offenders hijack your number and intercept SMS codes. How to respond.

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GDPR basics for small businesses

GDPR in the daily life of small businesses: the key basics implemented pragmatically — without bureaucracy overkill.

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