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As financial scams become increasingly sophisticated, CyberScotland Partnership is urging individuals, businesses, and organisations across Scotland to stay vigilant. This quarter’s campaign, Secure Finance, highlights the growing threat of online fraud, from romance scams to fake cryptocurrency investments. The campaign […]
Cyber resilience is just another part of overall business resilience, making sure your organisation can continue to deliver essential services to your beneficiaries when things go wrong. The cyber threat is continuing to grow each year, with the majority of […]
Since its inception in February 2021, the CyberScotland Partnership continues to improve the cyber resilience of Scotland’s people, businesses and organisations. We are delighted to announce that three new organisations will join the CyberScotland Partnership during CyberScotland Week 2025. The […]
Businesses and community groups across Scotland are invited to sign up to events during CyberScotland Week 2025, running from 24 February to 2 March. In doing this, they will play a vital role in building a safer digital nation and […]
Charities are using digital systems every day to deliver their services and keep in touch but with this capability comes a level of risk. Almost one in three UK charities experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in […]
One of the world’s first illustrated cyber security books for children aged 4-7, The Bongles and the Crafty Crows, is set to be included once again in the Book Bug Bags provided to every Primary 1 child in Scotland. This […]
The CyberFirst Girls Competition is now open for registration. This exciting initiative, aimed at encouraging young girls to explore the world of cybersecurity, offers a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills in a fun and engaging environment. The competition is a […]
Supporting organisations of all sizes to manage their communications strategy before, during and after a cyber security incident. Context to this guidance Cyber security incidents affect UK organisations every week, so it’s important to be prepared for them. During an […]
Advice for organisations on implementing strong methods of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for accessing corporate online services. This guidance describes how administrators responsible for managing access to online digital services for their organisation can apply the strongest types of multi-factor authentication […]
Using online retailers has become a preferred way for people to do their shopping, particularly with Christmas just around the corner! This can also be a prime environment for cyber criminals to act and gather data for their own use. […]
Businesses in Scotland are being urged to sign up to a free digital tool which monitors the threats from cybercriminals. Police CyberAlarm helps businesses, who are part of the scheme, to understand and monitor malicious cyber activity. Members of the scheme […]
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.