Phishing: What is it? Recognizing and fending off attacks

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Phishing is one of the biggest threats on the internet. Fake emails, websites, WhatsApp messages, or phone calls are designed to defraud and steal from you. What phishing methods are there?The term phishing is derived from “password harvesting fishing.” This primarily refers to “fishing for passwords.” Criminals use a suitable lure to get you to hand over your login details for online banking and other portals. Email phishing: In this case, well-known websites are often made to look deceptively real, and victims are tricked into entering their login details on…

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Black ice and sub-zero temperatures: cold front coming

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Black ice and heavy precipitation await us throughout Austria in the coming week. The sun will only come through occasionally. Maximum temperatures will range from minus two to eleven degrees.Fog patches will predominate over the north, east and south lowlands on Monday. Otherwise, the sun will mostly shine. By the afternoon, the clouds will spread to Upper Austria, western Upper Styria and Upper Carinthia. Daytime highs will be between two and eleven degrees. A sometimes heavy cold front will then move across the whole country from Tuesday. More rain showers…

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Drivers beware – everything is different beginning 1 December 2024

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The annual vignette for 2025 will be valid from Sunday, December 1. Road users should bear in mind a few things. Some cost traps lurk. The digital and adhesive vignette sales have already started in the past few days. Both variants will be valid until January 2026, beginning Sunday, 1 December. The vignette will break the 100-euro mark for the first time in history. Specifically, the sea-green beauty in the full-year car version costs 103.80 euros this time.Drivers must consider a few things before attaching the (adhesive) vignette to their…

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The History, Traditions, and Importance of Advent

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Advent, derived from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming” or “arrival,” is a Christian tradition that marks the four weeks leading up to Christmas. Its origins trace back to the 4th and 5th centuries, when the Church instituted a period of preparation and penance in anticipation of the celebration of Christ’s birth. Initially, Advent was observed similarly to Lent, with fasting and prayer, reflecting on the first coming of Christ at Christmas and the second coming at the end of time. Traditionally, Advent is characterized by various customs that encourage…

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UNWG International Festival and Charity Bazaar Opens at Austria Center Vienna

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29 November, Vienna, Austria –  The much-anticipated United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) International Festival and Charity Bazaar opened with great fanfare on 29 November 2024 at the Austria Center Vienna. This annual event, renowned for its vibrant cultural exchange and commitment to humanitarian causes, brought together diplomats, dignitaries, and leaders from various international organizations. The opening ceremony featured special guest speakers, including Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and 22nd  District Head Ernst Nevrivy, who underscored the importance of community-driven initiatives in fostering peace…

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Weekend Weather in Austria

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Residual clouds from the disturbance will persist in places in the east and north of Austria on Saturday. Otherwise, it will often be sunny all day under high pressure. The wind will blow weakly to moderately from north to east. Early temperatures will be between minus eight and plus three degrees, with daytime highs between two and nine degrees. Besides fog or high fog over the lowlands and medium-high cloud fields in the country’s southeast, Sunday will be mainly sunny. Winds will be mostly light to moderate, preferably from easterly…

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More pay in Austria: around 17,700 employees receive 4 percent more

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Good news for around 17,700 employees in the non-profit sector: salaries will rise by 4 percent from January 1, 2025, and the new collective agreement (KV) will also bring many other improvements. The trade unions GPA and vida, as well as the Association of Charitable Employers (VKA), agreed on Wednesday on a comprehensive package of measures that will bring positive changes, particularly in the areas of care, care for the disabled, assistance for the homeless, and education. The most important changes at a glance4 percent salary increase: All KV salaries…

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Many facets: Police warn of order fraud in the run-up to Christmas

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Scams involving invoices and requests for money, alleged lottery winnings or prizes, “risk-free” investments, spying on data or the daughter-son or police trick—the range of criminals has grown in recent years. “With the Christmas season and the growing number of orders being placed, there is now an increase in order fraud cases in particular,” warns Werner Pucher from the Carinthia Provincial Police Directorate. Fraudsters are taking advantage of the hectic buying behaviour when looking for gifts. Pucher points out that order fraud has many facets and can also affect sellers:Non-delivery…

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IAEA Side Event Showcases NUTEC Plastics Recycling Progress in Asia-Pacific

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Vienna, Austria, 28 November 2024 – A side event during the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications highlighted the transformative potential of nuclear solutions in addressing plastic pollution. The event titled “NUTEC: Plastics Recycling in Asia-Pacific” highlighted the strides made under the Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics) initiative. Launched in May 2021, NUTEC Plastics addresses plastic pollution through nuclear techniques, focusing on recycling and generating alternative plastics at the source and monitoring and assessing the impact of microplastics in oceans.…

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