Massive Brute Force Attack Targeting Networking Devices
A large-scale brute force attack is underway, using nearly 2.8 million IP addresses daily to target networking devices from Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall….
Category: Threat Intelligence Alerts
Latest threats and guidance from the cyber and fraud world
Oasis Ticket Sales Scams: How to Stay Safe
During our weekly meetings with the banking industry and Police Scotland, we continue to see a significant increase in ticket scams over the last three…
Alert: Unpatched Microsoft Office Vulnerability Exposes NTLM Hashes
Microsoft has recently disclosed a significant security vulnerability affecting multiple versions of its Office suite, including Office 2016, Office 2019, Office LTSC 2021 and Microsoft…
Public Alert: Windows 11 End of Support – Action Required
Microsoft has issued an important reminder that multiple editions of Windows 11 will reach the end of their support lifecycle on 8 October 2024. This…
Beware: New Phishing Campaign Exploits SharePoint Servers
In recent weeks, Scotland has seen a rise in sophisticated phishing attacks exploiting SharePoint servers to deceive unsuspecting victims. Attackers are using legitimate SharePoint servers…
Beware of Fake Tech Support Scams: Protect Yourself from Cyber Fraud
Recently, a customer fell victim to a common yet alarming scam while browsing Facebook. After clicking a link, a pop-up message appeared warning them that…
Public Alert: Beware of Amazon-Themed Scams Ahead of Prime Days
As Amazon Prime Days approach on 16th and 17th July 2024, Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland urges the public to remain vigilant against Amazon-themed…
Critical Vulnerability in PrestaShop Facebook Module Exploited to Steal Credit Card Data
A serious security flaw has been uncovered in a popular Facebook module for the e-commerce platform PrestaShop, potentially exposing thousands of online shops and their…
Beware of Asda Gift Card Scam Emails
Cyber criminals are increasingly exploiting trusted high street brands like Asda to lure unsuspecting victims into phishing scams. Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and…