Month: February 2024

Attention, DHL customers: New scam with fake text messages

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DHL customers should be particularly vigilant at the moment, as fraudsters have developed a new scam to obtain sensitive data. As Der Westen reports, some customers are receiving fake text messages claiming to be from DHL. These messages claim that a parcel cannot be delivered due to missing address details. Recipients are asked to confirm their address via a link that is also sent. Experts urgently warn against clicking on such links or disclosing personal data, as this can lead to data misuse or the installation of malicious software. The…

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Climate bonus 2024: All information on amount and payment

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As Finanz.at reports, the climate bonus in Austria is being paid out for the third time this year. The basic amount for adults has been raised from the original 100 euros to 110 euros, and the maximum amount has been increased from 200 euros to 220 euros. The payment is made from the federal government’s revenue from CO2 pricing. Due to the planned increase in CO2 taxes by 38 percent, the climate bonus could also increase significantly. The climate bonus will be paid out in SeptemberThe climate bonus will be…

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Twist! A musical journey into the 1960s

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“Twist!” brings the 1960s to the stage at the Metropol in Hernals from February 14. V Everything turns, everything moves – with “Twist!”, the Metropol invites its audience on an irresistible journey back to the 1960s. Under the expert musical direction of Valentin Oman, the pulsating rhythms and catchy melodies of this era are perfectly captured. Vincent Bueno and Dagmar Bernhard are among those on stage. Musical with twist dance At the turn of the 50s and 60s, what would later be called lifestyle was already being discovered. Whether it…

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Heat in February breaks global records, researchers are alarmed

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According to meteorologists, this February is on the verge of breaking a record of heat records. The combination of man-made global warming and the natural climate phenomenon El Niño fuels extreme temperatures on land and in the oceans. The heating pattern is so pronounced that climate data has long since broken new ground. This applies in particular to the temperatures at the sea surface, the acceleration of which puzzles experts. “The planet is warming faster and faster. We are seeing extreme temperature increases in the ocean, the largest heat reservoir…

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How unhealthy toast really is

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Toast, especially white buttered toast, has very little to offer regarding nutritional value and is considered unhealthy. But there are other types of toast. What about the whole meal variety, for example? There are over 300 types of bread, yet according to statistics, every third loaf sold is toast, and the trend is rising. In most cases, toast is industrially produced, meaning it is a highly processed product considered unhealthy and usually consists of 100 percent white flour. But is the wholemeal or spelt version perhaps healthier than buttered toast?…

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Austria: Weather remains spring-like in the lowlands

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Monday will start with widespread clouds and rain. As the air pressure rises, the clouds will begin to clear from the west, and by the evening, there could be a few sunny spells in the east. No changes are expected except in the congested areas on the northern side of the Alps. The snow line will be between 1,300 and 1,500 meters. The next disturbance will arrive in Vorarlberg in the evening, bringing renewed precipitation. The wind will be weak in the south, otherwise moderate to brisk, and partly strong…

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FBI warns: Never charge your cell phone at the airport

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Quickly charging your phone and laptop at the airport before departure? You’d better not. Cybercriminals could rip you off, warns the FBI. Quickly charge your cell phone or laptop before your flight so that you board the plane with enough battery power – you’ve probably already done this without any ulterior motive. However, the TikTok account “travelpiratesus” advises against this – because the FBI warns against it. The 6.7 million views show that the TikTok video has caused quite a stir. In it, the TikToker explains that cyber criminals use…

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Be careful when saving money: This habit could permanently damage your TV

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Many people are always on the lookout for good ways to save money. However, sometimes, these can cause more harm than good. Whether saving money on heating, preventing draughts, or looking out for special offers in the supermarket, saving money has long been an issue, and there are many tricks for saving electricity. But TV owners, in particular, should pay attention to this tip. Should you leave the TV on standby or switch it off when connected to a power strip? These devices could be damagedAs Chip reports, there are…

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Slight decline in naturalizations in Austria in 2023

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Last year, 19,939 people were granted Austrian citizenship. This represents an overall decrease of 3.2 percent compared to 2022.This is mainly due to the lower number of naturalizations of victims of National Socialism and their descendants (minus 17.7 percent), explained Director General Tobias Thomas. Looking at those residing in Austria, there was an increase of 9.2 percent compared to the previous year. Around 20,000 people received citizenship in 2023Around a fifth of the 11,898 people residing in Austria were born here (3,836 or 19.2 percent). Every second person was a…

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