Lesser-Known Social Engineering Attacks
Social engineering has evolved far beyond generic phishing emails. Today’s attacks employ highly targeted, stealthy techniques specially crafted to exploit human psychology. In this blog,…
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Cyber Security Month 2023
The 2023 European Cybersecurity Month takes place throughout October. The month is dedicated to raising awareness about the ever-evolving landscape of cyber security threats. The…
The Threat of Malware Loaders
Malware loaders are rising as a cyber security threat, with new and dangerous variations emerging constantly. While the technical details may be complex, the public…
The Evolution of Triple Extortion Ransomware
Ransomware attacks used to involve cybercriminals using encryption to lock up a company’s data, computer systems and technological infrastructure. But lately, these ransomware groups have…
Navigating the Cryptocurrency Landscape: How to Spot and Avoid Fake Investment Scams
As cryptocurrency becomes increasingly mainstream and a legitimate form of trading, saving, and conducting business, so does the prevalence of scams and fraudulent schemes designed…
Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland expands its cybercrime response network as it warns businesses to be prepared for cyber-attacks
Scotland’s leading organisation for building resilience against cybercrime and fraud has warned businesses that they must have a plan in place to counter attacks, as…
Tips, Tools, and Best Practices to Safeguard Your Social Media Accounts and Stay Safe Online
Intro Over the past decade, social media usage has become an ever-present piece of modern life. According to Ofcom, in 2023, of the 92% of…
World Password Day – Strengthen your Passwords
World Password Day is celebrated on the first Thursday in May every year. This day was created to raise awareness about the importance of strong…
Cyber and Fraud Centre launches new service aimed at Scottish SMEs
Scotland’s leading cyber and fraud resilience experts have launched a new service for SMEs looking for a cost-effective way to enhance their cyber security posture….