N26 Blog: Technology & Security

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Deposit protection scheme: why your money is protected

Looking for reassurance that your money is protected? Deposit protection schemes help secure the money in your bank account.
5 min read
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5 popular holiday scams to watch out for this season

Don’t let scammers ruin your holidays. Get informed about these 5 popular holiday scams to protect your wallet.
5 min read
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How to recognize and avoid 5 types of phishing attacks

Don’t get hooked by phishing. Learn everything you need to know about the common types of phishing hackers may use to steal your sensitive information.
11 min read
How N26 will contact you — and how we won’t.

How N26 will contact you — and how we won’t

Scammers and fraudsters may pose as representatives of N26 to try to steal customer data. Here, we dive into how N26 will and won’t contact you, so that you can spot the scams.
10 min read
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Why every day is April Fools’ Day for fraudsters

Today’s scams look, sound, and feel real — until your money disappears. Here’s how to keep your finances safe.
5 min read
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How scammers are using QR codes to steal your data

Not all QR codes are harmless. Here’s what to look out for to avoid falling for a “quishing” scam.
4 min read
Digital finance expert Xavier Lavayssière - The role of AI in payments and financial markets.

AI: Banking’s New Superpower

The AI-powered future of banking is already here in areas like fraud detection, risk assessment, and customer service, says digital finance expert Xavier Lavayssière. Read on to learn more.
7 min read
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Shockingly simple ways your passwords can get stolen

Here are 5 deceptive techniques fraudsters use to easily access your sensitive information.
6 min read
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How digital identity verification keeps your account secure

Banks use intelligent learning mechanisms to protect you at every step of your banking relationship, from the moment you sign up to the day-to-day transactions you don’t even think about.
8 min read
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N26's Complete Guide to Secure Online Banking

The complete N26 guide to banking safely online
11 min read
Dr. Anastasia Kotovskaia, LL.M.

Cybersecurity and operational resilience: challenges for the financial sector

Finance expert Dr. Anastasia Kotovskaia discusses the role of corporate IT security, the ongoing threat of cybercrime, and the challenges the industry is currently facing.
11 min read
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The benefits of cloud banking, explained

More and more banks are moving their systems to the cloud. Here, is why cloud banking is so effective, efficient, and safe.
6 min read