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BlogTopic: Security tips

Topic: Security tips

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Why every day is April Fools’ Day for fraudstersToday’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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5 security features to help you keep your money safe this shopping season

5 min read

Man paying with his N26 debit card.

5 security features to help you keep your money safe this shopping season Think the only risk this shopping season is overspending? You might want to think again.

5 min read

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How scammers are using QR codes to steal your data

4 min read

A hand with a phone scanning a QR code.

How scammers are using QR codes to steal your dataNot all QR codes are harmless. Here’s what to look out for to avoid falling for a “quishing” scam.

4 min read

Woman checking her phone behind N26 security shield.

5 popular holiday scams to watch out for this season

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Woman checking her phone behind N26 security shield.

5 popular holiday scams to watch out for this seasonDon’t let scammers ruin your holidays. Get informed about these 5 popular holiday scams to protect your wallet.

5 min read

Stay safe while online shopping.

How to keep your money safe when you shop online

8 min read

Stay safe while online shopping.

How to keep your money safe when you shop onlineHere's how you can protect yourself.

8 min read

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Keeping your money safe when traveling abroad

4 min read

Tables outside of colorful buildings.

Keeping your money safe when traveling abroadHow to secure peace of mind for you and your wallet while you’re out exploring the world.

4 min read

Person with phone checking their bank balance and having breakfast.

Shockingly simple ways your passwords can get stolen

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Person with phone checking their bank balance and having breakfast.

Shockingly simple ways your passwords can get stolenHere are 5 deceptive techniques fraudsters use to easily access your sensitive information.

6 min read

You Sand Card.

What to do If you lose your debit card: Immediate steps

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You Sand Card.

What to do If you lose your debit card: Immediate stepsLosing your debit or credit card is stressful. Here’s how to keep your account safe.

6 min read

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N26's Complete Guide to Secure Online Banking

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hand holding a credit card.

N26's Complete Guide to Secure Online BankingThe complete N26 guide to banking safely online

11 min read

Illustration of a person on a mountain top over the clouds looking at their phone.

The benefits of cloud banking, explained

6 min read

Illustration of a person on a mountain top over the clouds looking at their phone.

The benefits of cloud banking, explainedMore and more banks are moving their systems to the cloud. Here, is why cloud banking is so effective, efficient, and safe.

6 min read

Illustration of a woman holding a credit card on a laptop with a shadow behind her.

The dark web is after your data. Here’s what you need to know

10 min read

Illustration of a woman holding a credit card on a laptop with a shadow behind her.

The dark web is after your data. Here’s what you need to knowWe take a deeper look at the dark web — and explain the behind-the-scenes work we do to keep N26 customers’ data safe.

10 min read

Woman looking at her cellphone.

What is a ransomware attack? How to protect your files

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Woman looking at her cellphone.

What is a ransomware attack? How to protect your filesRansomware is a particularly devious kind of cyber attack that can infect your computer and hold your files hostage. Learn more here about how to defend yourself and your devices.

6 min read

Man in a coffee shop working on his laptop.

What is a Trojan horse virus? (and what to do if your system gets infected)

6 min read

Man in a coffee shop working on his laptop.

What is a Trojan horse virus? (and what to do if your system gets infected)If undetected, Trojan horse can do quite a bit of damage — they operate in the background, stealing sensitive information and compromising the security of your data.

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