Crimeware Gang Revealed to Have 30,000 Host Strong Botnet
Affected Systems: Linux, cloud networks and applications. Date Discovered: New campaigns to expand the botnet from the gang have been seen running this month (July…
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Increase in Business Email Compromise Cases
In recent months our Incident Response team has seen an increase in Business Email Compromise (BEC) cases reported to our Incident Response helpline. Read the…
North Korean Threat Actors Target SMEs with Ransomware
Affected Systems: Any system lacking in antivirus/malware protection. Date Discovered: The ransomware has been developed and in use since July 2021. Microsoft posted the blog…
Procrastination is the Thief of Time
This article was written and provided to the Scottish Business Resilience Centre by Graham Bye, Consultant, SBRC. I remember as a young Detective, embarking on…
ScamShare Bulletin
The ScamShare Bulletin developed by Trading Standards Scotland looks at the latest phone, email and online scams affecting Scottish consumers and businesses. Where to Report…
Threat Update June 2022 – National Fraud Intelligence Bureau
Welcome to the new Monthly Threat Update (MTU) by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau by the City of London Police. This document provides an overview…
Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Corporate Conference – Tuesday 6th September
Police Scotland wishes to invite notes of interest from small to medium-sized businesses to attend an ACT (Action Counters Terrorism) Corporate event on Tuesday 6th…
World Social Media Day 2022 – 10 Top Tips for Staying Safe on Social Media
On World Social Media Day 2022, Allena Matheson-Dear, Ethical Hacker at the Scottish Business Resilience Centre, shares guidance on how to stay safe on social…
Public warned about upsurge in online scams this summer
Online scammers are putting finishing touches to scams set to target millions of Scots, according to a new report from police, security and banking experts….