This month’s CyberByte focuses on a growing online threat linked to our increasing reliance on digital wallets – often referred to as “digital pickpocketing.” As our lives become more digitally connected, the convenience of storing payment cards, tickets and IDs […]
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This month’s CyberByte is focused on a type of online Blackmail, referred to as sextortion, which is when a cybercriminal threatens to reveal or create sensitive or embarrassing information about the victim unless the victim meets their demands. This places the victim under […]
Read more CyberByte – September 2025 in modal dialogAugust’s Cyberbyte contains valuable links to our trusted partners, raising awareness of online safety and just as importantly, measures that can be put in place to mitigate risk and keep safe online. On the return to school, many youngsters will […]
Read more Cyberbyte – August 2025 in modal dialogPolice Scotland shares advice for students on how to stay safe online. Common frauds that students are experiencing today can range from the more recognisable face-to-face to those carried out by someone anonymously online. This guide will equip you with […]
Read more Student online safety guide 2025 in modal dialogBusinesses in Scotland are being urged to sign up to a free digital tool which monitors the threats from cybercriminals.
Read more Police Cyber Alarm in modal dialogThe use of remote access software in committing crime online is not very wellknown, let alone how easily criminals use this method to attack unassumingvictims. Remote access scams occur where online business and individual accounts arecompromised by cyber criminals and […]
Read more Remote Access Fraud in modal dialogThis guidance helps small to medium sized organisations deal with businessemail compromise (BEC). It provides actions to help businesses reduce thelikelihood of being affected by BEC, and includes steps to take if you think yourorganisation has already been compromised.
Read more Business email compromise: defending your organisation in modal dialogTop tips to follow to avoid falling victim to holiday fraud.
Read more Holiday Fraud in modal dialogRomance Fraud is a crime which is a financially driven fraud designed to exploit victims for money. It is carried out by criminals exploiting victims by convincing them they are in a genuine romantic relationship. This guidance explains what romance […]
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