Cyber Scotland
Helping you to develop digital capability.
This guide offers a clear overview of how cryptocurrencies function, explains why they are attractive to fraudsters and sets out the common types of scams (such as investment schemes, imposter frauds and romance scams) that misuse crypto‑assets. It includes practical […]
Read more Cryptocurrency Scam Guidance in modal dialogThis guide explains how scammers use email, texts, and phone calls to steal personal or financial information. It highlights common tactics, warning signs and practical steps to protect yourself, helping readers recognise and respond to these everyday cyber threats.
Read more Guide to Phishing, Smishing and Vishing Scams in modal dialogThis 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 dialogThe NCSC provides a free service to organisations to inform them of threats against their network. This service will notify you on all cyber attacks detected by the feed suppliers against your organisation and is designed to compliment your existing […]
Read more Early Warning Service in modal dialogResources to build cyber resilience into youth work practice including some resources developed across the sector.
Read more Building cyber resilience in modal dialogPolice Scotland’s tips and advice on how to browse the internet safely.
Read more Safe Internet Browsing in modal dialog