Navigating the Cryptocurrency Landscape: How to Spot and Avoid Fake...
As cryptocurrency becomes increasingly mainstream and a legitimate form of trading, saving, and conducting business, so does the prevalence of scams and fraudulent schemes designed to exploit...
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The Evolution of Triple Extortion Ransomware
Ransomware attacks used to involve cybercriminals using encryption to lock up a company’s data, computer systems and technological infrastructure. But lately, these ransomware groups have changed...
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The Threat of Malware Loaders
Malware loaders are rising as a cyber security threat, with new and dangerous variations emerging constantly. While the technical details may be complex, the public needs to understand these...
View ArticleCyber Security Month 2023
The 2023 European Cybersecurity Month takes place throughout October. The month is dedicated to raising awareness about the ever-evolving landscape of cyber security threats. The initiative serves as...
View ArticleLesser-Known Social Engineering Attacks
Social engineering has evolved far beyond generic phishing emails. Today’s attacks employ highly targeted, stealthy techniques specially crafted to exploit human psychology. In this blog, we’ll delve...
View ArticleCyber Advance: A Comprehensive Cyber Security Service for SMEs and Charities
Cyber Advance is a comprehensive cyber security service offered by the Cyber and Fraud Centre, aimed at SMEs and Charities with limited IT resources. It combines expertise in training, cyber security...
View ArticleWhy Cyber Awareness Training is Essential for Everyone in Your Organisation
With cyber-attacks becoming more sophisticated and frequent, it’s more important than ever for organisations of all sizes to invest in cyber awareness training for all employees, from senior leaders...
View ArticleVulnerability Assessments: A Cost-Effective Approach to Cyber Security for...
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and non-profit organisations often face unique challenges when it comes to cyber security. They may not have the same resources as larger organisations, and...
View ArticleNew guide supports older people to navigate the digital landscape safely and...
Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland has launched a new guide to empower Scotland’s older residents to be more vigilant against a new wave of scams targeting the age group. Incidences of scam and fraud...
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Staying Secure This Christmas: Cyber Security Tips for SMEs and Non-Profits
The Christmas holiday period is often seen as a time to relax business operations and let employees enjoy some well-deserved time off. However, it’s also prime time for cybercriminals who know that...
View ArticleCyber Tabletop Exercise: A Proactive Approach to Cyber Resilience
The security infrastructure and protection of sensitive data have become paramount concerns for SMEs and non-profits, particularly as they grow and expand their digital footprint. In the face of a...
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Your Guide to Participating in CyberScotland Week 2024
From February 26th to March 3rd, Scotland gears up for a week dedicated to shaping a safer online landscape. It’s not just an event—it’s a chance for each one of us to actively mould a more secure...
View ArticleCyber Advance programme set to guide organisations to better cyber-security
Scotland’s leading organisation for building cyber resilience, the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, is encouraging SMEs and charities with limited IT resource to make use of the Centre’s Cyber...
View ArticleUK Security Minister visits cyber fraud experts with aim to boost business...
MBE VR MP Tom Tugendhat Minister of Security visited the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland in Edinburgh alongside centre partner Police Scotland, to discuss current and next steps to support...
View ArticleCyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland set to share cyber security knowledge in...
Cyber and Fraud Centre will host three free events as part of CyberScotland Week in Edinburgh on the 29th of February and 7th March, 14th March for those in the public or third sector. Taking place at...
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App set to give users real-time cyber alerts launches this CyberScotland Week
This CyberScotland Week the nation’s leading institution for building cyber resilience, the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, is unveiling a new app which will deliver cyber and fraud threat alerts...
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Getting Started with the Cyber and Fraud Centre Threat Intel App
Welcome to the Cyber and Fraud Centre Threat Intelligence app! If you’ve already downloaded the app but are unsure how to begin, this guide is for you. If you’ve not already downloaded the app, you...
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