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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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The Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland

This Framework sets out Scotland’s vision for a cyber resilient Scotland and includes refreshed action plans.

Cyber Resilience Strategy 2015-2020: Progress Report

This report entitled ‘Firm foundations’ highlights the progress of ‘Safe, Secure and Prosperous: A Cyber Resilience Strategy for Scotland’ (2015-2020).

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

Cryptocurrency Scam Guidance 2022

Details on spotting the potential signs of cryptocurrency scams, along with advice and support that is available to those who may have been affected.

Weekly Threat Reports

The latest NCSC weekly threat reports.

Cryptocurrency Scam Guidance

Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that are known for their market volatility so the value ofinvestor’s assets go up and down quickly. Criminals can take advantage of the unregulated nature ofcryptocurrencies to scam consumers. Cryptocurrency can be traded or exchanged online […]