Emails are practical – but can also cause many problems
Potential attackers use emails to try to plant malware on your PC or obtain information. Several million emails with malicious content are deleted every month by the Confederation’s central service provider.
Nevertheless, you run the risk of receiving an undesired email. If you fear that you have received a “contaminated” email, contact your help desk immediately.
Further information
Business email address
Be selective when giving out your email address. Do not use your business email address for private purposes (competitions, orders, newsletters, social networks).
If data leaks from an external provider, it can be misused, for example, for blackmail purposes
Correct behaviour with phishing emails
No passwords in emails
Never disclose information via email on access authorisations (passwords)!