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Sextortion Guidance

Sextortion is sexual extortion where the victim is exploited through threat of the exposure of intimate images and is usually for financial gain or as a means of controlling behaviour. Police Scotland have provided information and advice on how to deal with sextortion.

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Little Book of Big Scams

This booklet outlines a number of the most common online frauds and scams.

Linking Cyber and Accessibility Project

We are trying to make it easy for people to learn how to stay safe and secure online. We are doing this by providing accessible guidance and a range of ways to learn.

Cyber Advisor Scheme

The NCSC scheme to help organisations of all sizes access consistent, high quality cyber security advice. Resource to support with Cyber Essentials readiness and certification

Self Employed & Sole Traders

Cyber security advice to protect your business and the technology you rely on.

Supporting guidance for public bodies

Resources to help public sector bodies embed cyber resilience into the supply chain process.

Cyber How To Guides

Advice and tips on how to keep your charity safe online and protect against cyber crime.