# Austria Launches 10 Days Against Phishing Campaign

October 9, 2026 at 10:10 AM

> Interior Ministry initiates a nationwide anti-phishing drive as annual cybercrime damages in Austria reach 19 million euros.

The [Austrian Ministry of the Interior](<https://austriareport.com/entity/ministry-of-the-interior-austria-q358589>) launched the 10 Days Against Phishing initiative on October 9, 2026, as phishing damages reached 19 million euros. **Federal Criminal Police Office** head **Andreas Holzer** reported over 5,000 cases filed during the year.

Minister [Gerhard Karner](<https://austriareport.com/entity/gerhard-karner-q1511874>) highlighted a specific scam involving fake ID-Austria expiration texts, which defrauded 100 victims of 500,000 euros. To combat this, specialized cybercrime training centers are opening in Tyrol and across all states through 2027.

National Bank Governor [Martin Kocher](<https://austriareport.com/entity/martin-kocher-q18222522>) noted that 350,000 fraudulent transactions occurred in 2025, with 83 percent involving induced transfers. The Platform Against Phishing, founded in 2023, now coordinates 60 stakeholders to protect payment systems.


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