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…
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The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland appoints four new trustees
Scotland’s leading support organisation for cyber and fraud crime, the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, has announced the appointments of four new trustees, each…
A Guide to Mobile Malware: Protecting Your Device
As mobile devices have become an integral, almost essential, part of our daily lives, the risk of malware infections has grown, particularly within Android devices….
What is a VPN & Why Use One?
VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are becoming an increasingly popular method of securing your internet activity by encrypting your data and creating a “private tunnel” between…
Scottish Cyber Awards prepare for biggest year yet in new venue
Scotland’s cyber security community is preparing to recognise the contributions of companies, individuals and academics as the Scottish Cyber Awards open for their seventh round….
The Cyber and Fraud Centre and Abertay University Empower Ethical Hackers with Real-World Experience
The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland is providing opportunities for ethical hackers to gain practical experience in the field while studying. The Centre and…
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…
We’re hiring – Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Security Consultant – Permanent Full Time (Mon- Thurs) Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland – Linlithgow (Hybrid working) Who we are Cyber and Fraud…
WhatsApp introduces enhanced security features
WhatsApp is a widely used cross-platform messaging application with over 2 billion active users across 180 countries. The app’s popularity can be attributed to its…