N26 Blog

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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

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.

8 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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Vishing — a growing threat

Voice phishing — aka vishing — is on the rise. Learn how to recognize these scams and protect yourself from fraud.

5 min read

Stay safe while online shopping.

How to keep your money safe when you shop online

Protect yourself from fraud with this simple guide.

8 min read

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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

How to avoid bank transfer scams

How can you recognize bank transfer scams and protect yourself and your business? Read on to find out.

6 min read

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SIM swap scam: is your phone number safe from hackers?

Hackers will try just about anything to get hold of your personal information and money including SIM swapping. Here, we explain what this scam is and how you can safeguard yourself and your phone.

6 min read

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Security risks of public Wi-Fi — and how to protect yourself

Using public Wi-Fi is convenient — but it’s also risky. In this article, learn how to minimize the security risks when using public Wi-Fi and protect your data from hackers.

4 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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Job scamming - What N26 does to protect you and how you can protect yourself

N26 has developed transaction monitoring methods that make our mobile bank increasingly secure against fraud. Find out more in this article.

5 min read

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Debit card fraud—what you need to know

Find out how you can protect yourself against debit card fraud.

5 min read

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Our top financial security resolutions for a safer 2023

Simple and effective new year’s resolutions can safeguard your money and data in 2023 and beyond. Read on for our tips to help kickstart your new financial security habits.

7 min read