Swiss Postal Scam: Malware Masquerades as Weather App, Targets High-Value Residents
Swiss residents beware! A sneaky malware campaign is using fake postal letters to disguise itself as official MeteoSwiss communication. This scam tricks you into downloading a malicious “Severe Weather Warning App” through a QR code. Spoiler alert: it’s not about the weather, it’s about stealing your banking details!

Hot Take:
Swiss residents, beware! It looks like the weather forecast isn’t just predicting rain; it’s predicting a storm of cyber mischief! With scammers swapping out umbrellas for phishing rods, it’s time to take cover from this digital deluge of deception. Remember, the only “Severe Weather Warning” you need is for this malware downpour!
Key Points:
- Scammers are sending fake postal letters disguised as MeteoSwiss alerts.
- Recipients are urged to scan a QR code and download a malicious weather app.
- The app, a Coper Trojan variant, steals sensitive data including banking credentials.
- This is the first instance of physical mail delivering malware in Switzerland.
- Swiss residents should destroy these letters and avoid scanning QR codes.
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