Critical Vulnerability Discovered in D-Link Routers – Users Urged to Update
A serious security flaw has been uncovered in numerous D-Link router models that could allow attackers to gain remote control over the devices. The vulnerability,…
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Calls to Cyber and Fraud Centre cybercrime helpline more than double in a year
A helpline that supports victims of cybercrime has seen a dramatic increase in calls in the last year. The Cyber and Fraud Centre Incident Response…
Tycoon 2FA: A Prevalent Phishing-as-a-Service Threat Bypassing Multi-Factor Authentication
In recent months, cyber security researchers have observed a significant increase in phishing attacks leveraging a toolkit called Tycoon 2FA. This phishing-as-a-service platform allows cybercriminals…
Stornoway organisations set for cyber security awareness roadshow
Scotland’s leading organisation for building resilience against cyber and fraud crime, the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, will be bringing cyber security and fraud…
Critical Firefox Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Patched After Hacking Contest Exploit
Mozilla has addressed two high-severity zero-day vulnerabilities in its Firefox web browser that were exploited by security researchers during the recent Pwn2Own Vancouver 2024 hacking…
Understanding and Protecting Against the Sign1 Malware Campaign
Over the past six months, a malware campaign known as Sign1 has compromised the security of more than 39,000 WordPress sites. This campaign has led…
Exciting Changes to Our Membership Benefits: Enhancing Your Cyber Security Journey
At the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, we are constantly looking for new ways to improve the cyber resilience of our community. Through various…
StopCrypt Ransomware Evolves with Techniques to Evade Detection
StopCrypt, one of the most widely distributed ransomware variants, has unveiled a new version employing sophisticated evasion tactics to avoid detection. While this ransomware strain…
SVGs: A New Hiding Place for Malware
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files are a popular format for web graphics because they can be resized without losing quality. However, cybercriminals are now exploiting…