The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has issued an alert after becoming aware of a possible phishing attempt using emails that purport to be from the Commission and use the domain “gfsc.gg.cliopost.com”. The Commission advised recipients not to reply or click on any links or attachments and to forward suspicious emails to phishing@gfsc.gg. The Commission noted that its emails are sent from a domain ending “gfsc.gg”. Firms were also reminded of relevant expectations in the Commission’s Cyber Rules and Guidance, 2021, including staff vigilance around unfamiliar email links, maintaining appropriate cyber security software, applying IT updates in a timely manner, and notifying the Commission if subject to a significant cyber security event.
Guernsey Financial Services Commission 2026-01-20
Guernsey Financial Services Commission warns firms about phishing emails impersonating the Commission
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission issued an alert regarding a phishing attempt using emails falsely claiming to be from the Commission with the domain “gfsc.gg.cliopost.com”. Recipients are advised not to engage with these emails and to report them, while firms are reminded of the Commission’s Cyber Rules and Guidance, 2021, emphasizing vigilance and timely IT updates.