This week we report on scam calls made in the name of the NCSC-FI and the Cyber sector in transition webinar.
The NCSC-FI has received reports of scam phone calls in which the caller claims to represent the NCSC-FI and attempts to obtain sensitive personal or banking information. These calls often include claims of suspicious activity on the recipient’s bank account and requests to confirm details in order to "secure" the account. The scammers aim to create a sense of fear and urgency to pressure the victim into acting quickly.
The NCSC-FI never asks for personal identity codes, online banking credentials, passwords or any other sensitive information over the phone or by email. The NCSC-FI will also never request that you perform banking operations or transfer money.
If you suspect you have been scammed and have made a payment, or if a criminal has gained access to your online banking or card details, contact your bank immediately and report the matter to the police. You can also notify the NCSC-FI about any suspicious contact attempts.
The first Cyber sector in transition (Kyberala murroksessa) webinar of the spring season, held on 9 June, focused on the development, opportunities, and security challenges of space and quantum technologies. Over 400 participants had registered for the event.
To conclude the event, General Secretary of the VAHTI board Kimmo Rousku from the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, who acted as moderator for the day, presented a case study on How can AI services be used to study the themes of the event or other emerging topics? What does in-depth research reveal about the state and future of quantum computing?
This webinar continues the seminar series launched last year, which covered the impact of AI, quantum technology, and regulatory changes on the cyber sector. The series has also featured discussions on the strategic development of cyber security in Finland. The webinars are jointly organised by Traficom, the National Emergency Supply Agency, the Finnish Information Security Cluster (FISC), and the Digital and Population Data Services Agency.
A recording of the webinar is available on our YouTube channel:
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May was mostly calm in terms of cyber security, although a few isolated storm clouds darkened the otherwise partly cloudy cyber skies.
Phishing and fraud followed seasonal summer patterns, with an increase in observed incidents. Notably, scams and messages themed around banking, postal services, taxation, and vehicles stood out. Toward the end of May, there was also a rise in AiTM (adversary-in-the-middle) phishing attacks that are capable of bypassing two-factor authentication.
A major positive development was the long-awaited launch of the European Union Vulnerability Database (EUVD) in mid-May. The EUVD provides an alternative to the U.S.-based CVE database, reducing Europe's dependency on external services.
In this summary, we provide information about scams reported to the NCSC-FI during the past week.
This is the weekly review of the National Cyber Security Centre Finland (reporting period 6–12 June 2025). The purpose of the weekly review is to share information about current cyber phenomena. The review is intended for everyone from cyber security professionals to ordinary people.
