Cyber Scotland
The July CyberScotland Third Sector Cyber Resilience Bulletin is designed to provide you with cyber related information for the third sector covering:
•Common Threats
•Recent Incidents and Lessons Learned
•Awareness and Guidance
The CyberScotland Bulletin will provide you with information about the latest cyber threats, scams, news and updates.
This months topics include:
• New Secure Summer campaign launched by CyberScotland Partnership
• NCSC update guidance for shopping and paying safely online
• New charity hub launched to support victims of cyber and fraud crime across Scotland
• World Social Media Day and more…
As the summer sun beckons and holiday plans take shape, the excitement of travel can sometimes overshadow the need for vigilance. Unfortunately, scammers are always on the lookout for unsuspecting travellers. From fake booking websites to phishing emails, these cyber threats can turn your dream holiday into a nightmare.
As you prepare for a summer holiday filled with adventure and relaxation, it’s essential to consider the security of your digital devices. From smartphones to laptops, these devices hold valuable personal information that can be vulnerable to cyber threats when you’re away from home.
Summer is a time for relaxation and adventure, but it can also be a prime opportunity for cyber criminals to strike. It’s important to stay vigilant of the potential cyber threats during the summer months to prevent your plans from being disrupted. This is why the CyberScotland Partnership has launched the “Secure Summer: bright days, safe ways” campaign.
The CyberScotland Technical Bulletin will provide you with information about updates, exploits and countermeasures.
• Microsoft Patch Tuesday
•Vulnerability in the Modern Events Calendar WordPress plugin
• RCE bug present in OpenSSH gives root privileges on Linux servers
Phishing is when criminals attempt to trick people into doing ‘the wrong thing’, such as clicking a link to a suspect website. Phishing can be conducted via a text message, social media, or by phone, but the term ‘phishing’ is mainly used to describe attacks that arrive by email.
This article breaks down some of the various phishing methods used by cyber criminals.
Guidance from the Cybercrime Harm Prevention Team breaking down the different forms of Phishing
Guidance from the Police Scotland Cyber Crime Harm Prevention Team related to Cryptocurrency, explaining what it is, the various scams related to it and what to do if you become a victim