Cyberthieves are impersonating celebrities to gain the trust of their victims, according to a government report.

During the first six months of 2025, the number of cyber incidents reported in Switzerland remained stable at a high level (35,727 cases reported).

The Federal Office for Cyber Security (FOCS) notes in its half-yearly report that attempted scams account for 58% of the reports, and are the most frequently reported phenomenon.

Fraudulent advertisements touting supposed online investment opportunities are currently among the fastest-growing phenomena.

Cyber pirates often impersonate celebrities, such as Swiss president Karin Keller-Sutter, to gain the trust of their victims, warns the FOCS in a press release.

Translated from French by DeepL/mga

This content was published on Oct 31, 2025 Swiss companies are expecting significantly more cyberattacks in the coming 12 months. Four out of five companies expect an increase in economic crime offences.