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Sextortion

Sextortion is a type of cyber-enabled extortion which involves the threat of sharing sexual information, images or clips to extort money from you, whether images actually exist or not.

Police Scotland have advice on what you can do to reduce the likelihood of this happening and what to do if you’re a victim of extortion.

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Building cyber resilience

Resources to build cyber resilience into youth work practice including some resources developed across the sector.

The UK Cyber Security Council

The UK’s self-regulatory body for cyber security professionals, setting standards and supporting the national strategy.

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 ever more connected, the convenience of storing payment cards, tickets and identification […]

CSPST: Guidance for buyers

Guidance for buyers on embedding use of Cyber Security Procurement Support Tool into the procurement process.

Supporting guidance for public bodies

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Advice and guidance

Sextortion

Related resources

Building cyber resilience

The UK Cyber Security Council

Weekly Threat Reports

CyberByte – November 2025

CSPST: Guidance for buyers

Supporting guidance for public bodies