Topic: Security

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What is spyware? How to safeguard your devices

Is your online data safe? A certain type of malware known as spyware is specially designed to infiltrate users’ devices and steal sensitive personal information
6 min read
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Scareware: What it is and how to protect yourself

Scareware scams can be stressful, costly, and time-consuming. Luckily, there are warning signs that can help you spot scareware hiding in plain sight — read on to learn more.
3 min read
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Do you have malware on your phone? Here's how to check

Malware on your phone can access your personal info, including your bank details. Here’s how to safeguard your phone against malicious software and what to do if it’s been infected.
5 min read
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Inside the mind of online scammers: Kristen, Trust & Safety Analyst

Online scams and fraud aren’t new but they evolve constantly. Kristen from N26’s Trust & Safety team analyses and investigates these trends to make online banking even more secure for you.
5 min read
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Securing the borderline between product design and product usage: Kyle, Lead Trust & Safety

Security is at the core of everything we do at N26. Kyle from our Trust & Safety team shares insights on why we constantly research potential threats and issues that might compromise your money.
6 min read
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Striking the balance between ease-of-use and best-in-class security: Cristofor, Product Security Engineer

Security is key in online banking. As a Product Security Engineer, Cristofor is part of the N26 team that checks on and analyses all features at different stages in order to keep your money safe.
5 min read
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How to protect yourself when your phone is lost or stolen

Are you going through that gut-wrenching experience of your phone getting stolen, and you’re wondering what to do? Find out the 5 things you need to do to protect yourself.
5 min read
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How to recognize a scam on Facebook

With nearly 3 billion monthly active users in 2021 and a huge amount of personal data from its users, Facebook is like a supermarket for online scams.
8 min read
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Kubernetes and Site Reliability at N26 – An Engineering Success Story

At N26, our engineering team attacks problems head-on. Here, we tell the story of how we investigated and resolved a mysterious connectivity issue. Read on to discover what happened!
12 min read
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Cyber Security: Interview with Chelsea, our IT Security Analyst

I’m so lucky to have found a position that has not only encouraged significant growth, but which has also enabled me to positively impact the lives of those around me.
5 min read
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Social engineering: how to protect yourself

Learn about social engineering to protect yourself against this particularly deceptive form of fraud.
7 min read
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What is PSD2 and what does it mean for me?

Learn here what PSD2 is and how we developed N26 to allow open banking and a strong customer authentication process.
4 min read