This guide explains how criminals manipulate people – rather than systems – to gain access to information or control. It explores common tactics like impersonation, urgency and exploitation of trust and then provides practical steps for recognising and resisting such […]
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Advice aimed at parents and carers to help them better understand the potential risks and controls around popular online sites and platforms.
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This guide highlights how fraudsters exploit social media marketplaces to trick users into buying or selling items that either don’t exist or aren’t as advertised – whether that’s goods, tickets or other services. It outlines what to watch out for, […]
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Advice on creating a positive presence online. Young Scot explain what’s a digital footprint and why it matters?
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The Cyber First Aid Box is an online resource that contains information about cyber security. It will help you support your child’s recovery after a negative online experience. You will find: Practical information about online safety & security. Links to […]
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Provide a common, effective way for Scottish public sector organisations to assess their cyber resilience arrangements, identify areas of strength and weakness, gain reasonable confidence that they are adhering to minimum cyber resilience requirements, and take decisions on how/whether to […]
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