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Start the year by backing up your data. Losing photos, files or work documents can feel like a disaster but simple backups help you stay secure. Save copies to cloud or an external drive, keep them separate and test them now and again 💾
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Start the year by backing up your data. Losing photos, files or work documents can feel like a disaster but simple backups help you stay secure. Save copies to cloud or an external drive, keep them separate and test them now and again 💾
New tech this Christmas? Make it secure!
Hackers are getting smarter, so take a few minutes to secure your new devices:
✔️ Update your device’s software and security settings.
✔️ Follow the manufacturer’s advice to secure your device.
✔️ Use two-factor authentication.
Hackers are getting smarter, so take a few minutes to secure your new devices:
✔️ Update your device’s software and security settings.
✔️ Follow the manufacturer’s advice to secure your device.
✔️ Use two-factor authentication.
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
New tech this Christmas? Make it secure!
Hackers are getting smarter, so take a few minutes to secure your new devices:
✔️ Update your device’s software and security settings.
✔️ Follow the manufacturer’s advice to secure your device.
✔️ Use two-factor authentication.
Hackers are getting smarter, so take a few minutes to secure your new devices:
✔️ Update your device’s software and security settings.
✔️ Follow the manufacturer’s advice to secure your device.
✔️ Use two-factor authentication.
Hogmanay tickets on your list? Criminals target last minute buyers with fake links and “too good to be true” resale offers.
Buy through official sites, check the web address, avoid bank transfers and be wary of ticket screenshots.
Click safe. Shop smart. 🎟️✨
Buy through official sites, check the web address, avoid bank transfers and be wary of ticket screenshots.
Click safe. Shop smart. 🎟️✨
December 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hogmanay tickets on your list? Criminals target last minute buyers with fake links and “too good to be true” resale offers.
Buy through official sites, check the web address, avoid bank transfers and be wary of ticket screenshots.
Click safe. Shop smart. 🎟️✨
Buy through official sites, check the web address, avoid bank transfers and be wary of ticket screenshots.
Click safe. Shop smart. 🎟️✨
December is peak time for new accounts and rushed checkouts. Don’t do what the team at the Louvre museum did and use an obvious password.
Use three random words to build longer, stronger passphrases and turn on two step verification before you shop. Click safe. Shop smart.
Use three random words to build longer, stronger passphrases and turn on two step verification before you shop. Click safe. Shop smart.
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
December is peak time for new accounts and rushed checkouts. Don’t do what the team at the Louvre museum did and use an obvious password.
Use three random words to build longer, stronger passphrases and turn on two step verification before you shop. Click safe. Shop smart.
Use three random words to build longer, stronger passphrases and turn on two step verification before you shop. Click safe. Shop smart.
Research has found that cyber attacks cost UK firms an average of £195k but many incidents can be reduced by doing the basics well.
The ncsc.gov.uk Cyber Action Toolkit breaks cyber security into clear steps you can track over time.
Explore the toolkit here www.cyberscotland.com/ncsc/ncsc-cy...
The ncsc.gov.uk Cyber Action Toolkit breaks cyber security into clear steps you can track over time.
Explore the toolkit here www.cyberscotland.com/ncsc/ncsc-cy...
December 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Research has found that cyber attacks cost UK firms an average of £195k but many incidents can be reduced by doing the basics well.
The ncsc.gov.uk Cyber Action Toolkit breaks cyber security into clear steps you can track over time.
Explore the toolkit here www.cyberscotland.com/ncsc/ncsc-cy...
The ncsc.gov.uk Cyber Action Toolkit breaks cyber security into clear steps you can track over time.
Explore the toolkit here www.cyberscotland.com/ncsc/ncsc-cy...
@agescotland.bsky.social has created a new guide to help older people feel more confident and secure online, from using devices to spotting common risks 💻
Read and share the guide here: www.agescotland.org.uk/information-...
Read and share the guide here: www.agescotland.org.uk/information-...
December 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
@agescotland.bsky.social has created a new guide to help older people feel more confident and secure online, from using devices to spotting common risks 💻
Read and share the guide here: www.agescotland.org.uk/information-...
Read and share the guide here: www.agescotland.org.uk/information-...
Entries are open for the Scottish Cyber Awards 2026 🎉
If you or your organisation has led the way in cyber security or resilience, now is the time to shine. The awards take place at the EICC on 26 March 2026.
Enter here: scottishcyberawards.co.uk
If you or your organisation has led the way in cyber security or resilience, now is the time to shine. The awards take place at the EICC on 26 March 2026.
Enter here: scottishcyberawards.co.uk
Scottish Cyber Awards | Showcasing Business & Education Talent.
The Scottish Cyber Awards is a flagship event for Scotland's cyber community, showcasing leading educational and business talent.
scottishcyberawards.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Entries are open for the Scottish Cyber Awards 2026 🎉
If you or your organisation has led the way in cyber security or resilience, now is the time to shine. The awards take place at the EICC on 26 March 2026.
Enter here: scottishcyberawards.co.uk
If you or your organisation has led the way in cyber security or resilience, now is the time to shine. The awards take place at the EICC on 26 March 2026.
Enter here: scottishcyberawards.co.uk
With 2026 coming up fast, now is the time to get the cyber basics right. Back up data, update software, lock devices, use strong passwords with two step verification and think before you click.
Simple steps. Strong protection 🔐
Simple steps. Strong protection 🔐
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
With 2026 coming up fast, now is the time to get the cyber basics right. Back up data, update software, lock devices, use strong passwords with two step verification and think before you click.
Simple steps. Strong protection 🔐
Simple steps. Strong protection 🔐
Our latest Third Sector Cyber Resilience Bulletin highlights recent incidents, key lessons and practical guidance for boards and staff, including AI driven threats, unsupported Windows 10 devices and free SCVO awareness sessions.
Read it here: www.cyberscotland.com/third-sector...
Read it here: www.cyberscotland.com/third-sector...
December 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our latest Third Sector Cyber Resilience Bulletin highlights recent incidents, key lessons and practical guidance for boards and staff, including AI driven threats, unsupported Windows 10 devices and free SCVO awareness sessions.
Read it here: www.cyberscotland.com/third-sector...
Read it here: www.cyberscotland.com/third-sector...
Charities rely on digital tools and that brings risk as well as opportunity. Simple steps can strengthen your charity’s cyber resilience 💛
Read Alison Brogan, cyber resilience co-ordinator at SCVO, in Third Force News for clear non technical guidance: www.yumpu.com/en/document/...
Read Alison Brogan, cyber resilience co-ordinator at SCVO, in Third Force News for clear non technical guidance: www.yumpu.com/en/document/...
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Charities rely on digital tools and that brings risk as well as opportunity. Simple steps can strengthen your charity’s cyber resilience 💛
Read Alison Brogan, cyber resilience co-ordinator at SCVO, in Third Force News for clear non technical guidance: www.yumpu.com/en/document/...
Read Alison Brogan, cyber resilience co-ordinator at SCVO, in Third Force News for clear non technical guidance: www.yumpu.com/en/document/...
The refreshed Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland puts digital skills centre stage.
Public sector organisations in Scotland can now apply for the Cyber Upskilling Fund, delivered by ScotlandIS.
Find out more and apply: www.scotlandis.com/cyber-upskil...
Public sector organisations in Scotland can now apply for the Cyber Upskilling Fund, delivered by ScotlandIS.
Find out more and apply: www.scotlandis.com/cyber-upskil...
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The refreshed Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland puts digital skills centre stage.
Public sector organisations in Scotland can now apply for the Cyber Upskilling Fund, delivered by ScotlandIS.
Find out more and apply: www.scotlandis.com/cyber-upskil...
Public sector organisations in Scotland can now apply for the Cyber Upskilling Fund, delivered by ScotlandIS.
Find out more and apply: www.scotlandis.com/cyber-upskil...
Our latest CyberScotland bulletin is out 📬
We look at the refreshed Strategic Framework for a cyber resilient Scotland, the real cost of cyber attacks and the NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit.
Catch up on the key headlines here: www.cyberscotland.com/november-2025/
We look at the refreshed Strategic Framework for a cyber resilient Scotland, the real cost of cyber attacks and the NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit.
Catch up on the key headlines here: www.cyberscotland.com/november-2025/
December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Our latest CyberScotland bulletin is out 📬
We look at the refreshed Strategic Framework for a cyber resilient Scotland, the real cost of cyber attacks and the NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit.
Catch up on the key headlines here: www.cyberscotland.com/november-2025/
We look at the refreshed Strategic Framework for a cyber resilient Scotland, the real cost of cyber attacks and the NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit.
Catch up on the key headlines here: www.cyberscotland.com/november-2025/
Before you enter your details on a Black Friday deal, pause.
Check the web address, look at the image quality, and watch for odd spelling or wording.
If it feels wrong, close the page and use a trusted retailer.
Buy safe. Not sorry. Click safe. Shop smart. 🔍
Check the web address, look at the image quality, and watch for odd spelling or wording.
If it feels wrong, close the page and use a trusted retailer.
Buy safe. Not sorry. Click safe. Shop smart. 🔍
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Before you enter your details on a Black Friday deal, pause.
Check the web address, look at the image quality, and watch for odd spelling or wording.
If it feels wrong, close the page and use a trusted retailer.
Buy safe. Not sorry. Click safe. Shop smart. 🔍
Check the web address, look at the image quality, and watch for odd spelling or wording.
If it feels wrong, close the page and use a trusted retailer.
Buy safe. Not sorry. Click safe. Shop smart. 🔍
Delivery phishing messages are rising again.
Ignore texts asking for small “redelivery fees.” Go straight to the courier’s official app or site, never through a link.
Type, don’t click. Stay secure. For more advice visit: www.royalmail.com/help/scam-ex...
Ignore texts asking for small “redelivery fees.” Go straight to the courier’s official app or site, never through a link.
Type, don’t click. Stay secure. For more advice visit: www.royalmail.com/help/scam-ex...
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Delivery phishing messages are rising again.
Ignore texts asking for small “redelivery fees.” Go straight to the courier’s official app or site, never through a link.
Type, don’t click. Stay secure. For more advice visit: www.royalmail.com/help/scam-ex...
Ignore texts asking for small “redelivery fees.” Go straight to the courier’s official app or site, never through a link.
Type, don’t click. Stay secure. For more advice visit: www.royalmail.com/help/scam-ex...
1 in 2 UK small businesses identified a cyber attack last year 📊
The NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit is a free guide that turns cyber security into simple steps, with progress tracking and a route towards Cyber Essentials.
Get started: cybertoolkit.service.ncsc.gov.uk?utm_source=S...
The NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit is a free guide that turns cyber security into simple steps, with progress tracking and a route towards Cyber Essentials.
Get started: cybertoolkit.service.ncsc.gov.uk?utm_source=S...
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
1 in 2 UK small businesses identified a cyber attack last year 📊
The NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit is a free guide that turns cyber security into simple steps, with progress tracking and a route towards Cyber Essentials.
Get started: cybertoolkit.service.ncsc.gov.uk?utm_source=S...
The NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit is a free guide that turns cyber security into simple steps, with progress tracking and a route towards Cyber Essentials.
Get started: cybertoolkit.service.ncsc.gov.uk?utm_source=S...
Black Friday deals? Stay alert.
Criminals are setting up fake sites + social pages that look genuine.
✅ Shop on trusted platforms
💳 Pay securely
🔗 Check URLs carefully
🧠 Type, don’t click
More advice here: www.cyberscotland.com/click-safe-s...
Criminals are setting up fake sites + social pages that look genuine.
✅ Shop on trusted platforms
💳 Pay securely
🔗 Check URLs carefully
🧠 Type, don’t click
More advice here: www.cyberscotland.com/click-safe-s...
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Black Friday deals? Stay alert.
Criminals are setting up fake sites + social pages that look genuine.
✅ Shop on trusted platforms
💳 Pay securely
🔗 Check URLs carefully
🧠 Type, don’t click
More advice here: www.cyberscotland.com/click-safe-s...
Criminals are setting up fake sites + social pages that look genuine.
✅ Shop on trusted platforms
💳 Pay securely
🔗 Check URLs carefully
🧠 Type, don’t click
More advice here: www.cyberscotland.com/click-safe-s...
Festive shows selling out? Watch out for fake ticket sites.
Criminals are setting up bogus pages selling tickets that don’t exist.
Only buy from official box offices or verified resellers.
More advice 👉 www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud...
Criminals are setting up bogus pages selling tickets that don’t exist.
Only buy from official box offices or verified resellers.
More advice 👉 www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud...
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Festive shows selling out? Watch out for fake ticket sites.
Criminals are setting up bogus pages selling tickets that don’t exist.
Only buy from official box offices or verified resellers.
More advice 👉 www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud...
Criminals are setting up bogus pages selling tickets that don’t exist.
Only buy from official box offices or verified resellers.
More advice 👉 www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud...
Our Getting The Basics Right pack gives Scottish organisations five simple steps to strengthen cyber defences, from backups and strong passwords to spotting phishing.
Download, share with your team and #GetTheBasicsRight 👉 bit.ly/4oLd1wt
Download, share with your team and #GetTheBasicsRight 👉 bit.ly/4oLd1wt
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our Getting The Basics Right pack gives Scottish organisations five simple steps to strengthen cyber defences, from backups and strong passwords to spotting phishing.
Download, share with your team and #GetTheBasicsRight 👉 bit.ly/4oLd1wt
Download, share with your team and #GetTheBasicsRight 👉 bit.ly/4oLd1wt
Clicks can be tricks 🎣
Fake delivery updates and “too good to miss” sale links are everywhere right now. Before you click, stop and think. Type the web address yourself, use the official app and avoid links in messages or emails.
For more guidance: www.cyberscotland.com/click-safe-s...
Fake delivery updates and “too good to miss” sale links are everywhere right now. Before you click, stop and think. Type the web address yourself, use the official app and avoid links in messages or emails.
For more guidance: www.cyberscotland.com/click-safe-s...
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Clicks can be tricks 🎣
Fake delivery updates and “too good to miss” sale links are everywhere right now. Before you click, stop and think. Type the web address yourself, use the official app and avoid links in messages or emails.
For more guidance: www.cyberscotland.com/click-safe-s...
Fake delivery updates and “too good to miss” sale links are everywhere right now. Before you click, stop and think. Type the web address yourself, use the official app and avoid links in messages or emails.
For more guidance: www.cyberscotland.com/click-safe-s...
Fake job listings are on the rise.
Research every company, confirm the recruiter’s identity and avoid any role that asks for payment or personal details.
More advice: www.which.co.uk/news/article...
Research every company, confirm the recruiter’s identity and avoid any role that asks for payment or personal details.
More advice: www.which.co.uk/news/article...
Scam alert: job scams to watch out for - Which?
Scammers are sending text messages advertising non-existent jobs. Here's what you need to know
www.which.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Fake job listings are on the rise.
Research every company, confirm the recruiter’s identity and avoid any role that asks for payment or personal details.
More advice: www.which.co.uk/news/article...
Research every company, confirm the recruiter’s identity and avoid any role that asks for payment or personal details.
More advice: www.which.co.uk/news/article...
Applications are open for the CyberFirst University Bursary!
💷 Up to £24K funding
💻 Summer placements
🤝 Join a community of future cyber leaders
Apply by 11pm, 17 Nov 2025: www.gchq-careers.co.uk/cyberfirst.h...
💷 Up to £24K funding
💻 Summer placements
🤝 Join a community of future cyber leaders
Apply by 11pm, 17 Nov 2025: www.gchq-careers.co.uk/cyberfirst.h...
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Applications are open for the CyberFirst University Bursary!
💷 Up to £24K funding
💻 Summer placements
🤝 Join a community of future cyber leaders
Apply by 11pm, 17 Nov 2025: www.gchq-careers.co.uk/cyberfirst.h...
💷 Up to £24K funding
💻 Summer placements
🤝 Join a community of future cyber leaders
Apply by 11pm, 17 Nov 2025: www.gchq-careers.co.uk/cyberfirst.h...
Early Black Friday “deals” aren’t always what they seem.
Fake sites and scam ads are already doing the rounds. Always type web addresses yourself, use secure payments and avoid suspicious links.
For more advice check out our guide: www.cyberscotland.com/click-safe-s...
Fake sites and scam ads are already doing the rounds. Always type web addresses yourself, use secure payments and avoid suspicious links.
For more advice check out our guide: www.cyberscotland.com/click-safe-s...
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Early Black Friday “deals” aren’t always what they seem.
Fake sites and scam ads are already doing the rounds. Always type web addresses yourself, use secure payments and avoid suspicious links.
For more advice check out our guide: www.cyberscotland.com/click-safe-s...
Fake sites and scam ads are already doing the rounds. Always type web addresses yourself, use secure payments and avoid suspicious links.
For more advice check out our guide: www.cyberscotland.com/click-safe-s...
It’s Scottish Careers Week 🎓
Free digital learning opportunities from SDS, IBM, AWS and Microsoft are helping people across Scotland build skills for the future.
Find courses at My World of Work: www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/scottish-car...
Free digital learning opportunities from SDS, IBM, AWS and Microsoft are helping people across Scotland build skills for the future.
Find courses at My World of Work: www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/scottish-car...
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It’s Scottish Careers Week 🎓
Free digital learning opportunities from SDS, IBM, AWS and Microsoft are helping people across Scotland build skills for the future.
Find courses at My World of Work: www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/scottish-car...
Free digital learning opportunities from SDS, IBM, AWS and Microsoft are helping people across Scotland build skills for the future.
Find courses at My World of Work: www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/scottish-car...
The latest CyberScotland bulletin covers:
🔹 JLR’s £1.09bn cyber attack
🔹 Government calls for stronger business defences
🔹 New cyber training + events across Scotland
Read the full update:
www.cyberscotland.com/october-2025/
🔹 JLR’s £1.09bn cyber attack
🔹 Government calls for stronger business defences
🔹 New cyber training + events across Scotland
Read the full update:
www.cyberscotland.com/october-2025/
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The latest CyberScotland bulletin covers:
🔹 JLR’s £1.09bn cyber attack
🔹 Government calls for stronger business defences
🔹 New cyber training + events across Scotland
Read the full update:
www.cyberscotland.com/october-2025/
🔹 JLR’s £1.09bn cyber attack
🔹 Government calls for stronger business defences
🔹 New cyber training + events across Scotland
Read the full update:
www.cyberscotland.com/october-2025/
Yesterday, the Scottish Government launched the refreshed Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland 🔒
A shared vision to 2030 built on collaboration, skills and national coordination.
Together, we can keep Scotland digitally secure and resilient.
www.cyberscotland.com/keeping-scot...
A shared vision to 2030 built on collaboration, skills and national coordination.
Together, we can keep Scotland digitally secure and resilient.
www.cyberscotland.com/keeping-scot...
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Yesterday, the Scottish Government launched the refreshed Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland 🔒
A shared vision to 2030 built on collaboration, skills and national coordination.
Together, we can keep Scotland digitally secure and resilient.
www.cyberscotland.com/keeping-scot...
A shared vision to 2030 built on collaboration, skills and national coordination.
Together, we can keep Scotland digitally secure and resilient.
www.cyberscotland.com/keeping-scot...