Switzerland's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned citizens about malware being distributed through cleverly designed fake letters that appear to come from the Federal Office of Meteorology. The letters urge recipients to download a counterfeit 'Severe Weather Warning App' that mimics the legitimate Alertswiss app, putting users' data and banking credentials at significant risk. The NCSC highlighted that this is the first instance they've seen of malware being delivered in this manner.
The fraudulent letter tempts recipients into taking hasty actions by presenting an official-looking request to download a seemingly urgent weather app. The NCSC noted that the letters are designed to build pressure, emphasizing the importance of careful scrutiny of such communications, especially when they appear to be from trusted government sources.
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