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UK Security Minister visits cyber fraud experts with aim to boost business security
MBE VR MP Tom Tugendhat Minister of Security visited the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland in Edinburgh alongside centre partner Police Scotland, to discuss…
Trezor Email Provider Hack: What You Need to Know
Trezor, a popular cryptocurrency hardware wallet company, recently reported a breach in its third-party email provider. The incident exposed the email addresses of around 66,000…
Beware of the “I can’t believe he’s gone” Facebook Scam.
A new Facebook scam has been making the rounds, preying on users’ sympathy and care for others. The scam starts with a Facebook post that…
Critical Vulnerability Found in GoAnywhere Platform Puts User Data at Risk
GoAnywhere is a popular managed file transfer platform used by organisations to securely share files and data internally and with external partners. The software, created…
TeamViewer being used to breach networks in Ransomware attacks.
Ransomware attackers are once again using TeamViewer to get into the computer systems of organisations. They aim to gain initial access to endpoints and try…
Safeguard Your WordPress Site: The Balada Injector Threat and How to Stay Secure
In recent weeks, a significant cyber security threat has emerged, affecting over 7,000 WordPress sites worldwide. Named the “Balada Injector,” this malicious campaign has compromised…
Beware of Tax Return Scams This January
It’s that time of year again – self-assessment tax returns are due by 31st January. This can be a stressful time for the 12 million…
Cyber Advance programme set to guide organisations to better cyber-security
Scotland’s leading organisation for building cyber resilience, the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, is encouraging SMEs and charities with limited IT resource to make…