Your culture could be your cybersecurity knight
In recent years, there has been a surge in cybercriminal activity. Indeed, according to the UK Government’s 2023 Cyber Security Breaches Survey, there were approximately 2.39 million instances of cybercrime…
Scottish Government recruits new ‘head of cyber division’
The Scottish Government has recruited a head of cyber who will take up responsibility for a new division focused on raising national cybersecurity resilience levels. Alan Gray, who was formerly…
New guide for older people reveals growing sophistication of WhatsApp scams
A new guide to help protect older people against web fraud has revealed the growing sophistication of WhatsApp scams. The 28-page document put together by Cyber & Fraud Centre –…
Cyber shake-up sits at heart of government
A new role as head of cyber has been created by the Scottish Government as part of a change to the way cybersecurity is managed across departments. Geoff Huggins, digital…
Charity dedicated to raising tech skills of young people scoops top prize at Scottish Cyber Awards
A charity dedicated to raising the tech skills of young people scooped the top prize last at the seventh annual Scottish Cyber Awards. SmartSTEMS, which works to engage young people…
‘No indication’ of data extraction, says Western Isles council following cyberattack
A forensic investigation into a cyberattack on Western Isles council has revealed there is ‘no indication’ of any data extraction by hackers. Interim results of a probe into the breach…
‘They were very clever the way they went about – it all seemed very feasible’
A charity that specialises in supporting development projects in some of Orkney’s remotest communities has been caught up in an online scam. Rousay Eglisay & Wyre Development Trust was hit by…
Fighting the ‘fraudemic’
More resources need to be ploughed into tackling an upsurge of sophisticated online business scams targeting Scottish firms, according to the Cyber & Fraud Centre – Scotland. Serious and organised…
Students across Scotland take part in mock cyberattack scenario to test crisis response
Students across Scotland have taken part in a mock cyberattack scenario to test crisis management and response capabilities. The simulated exercise was hosted at Abertay University’s cyberQuarter in Dundee as…
Police investigating after cyberattack brings down IT systems at Western Isles Council
Police are investigating after a suspected cyberattack yesterday evening at Western Isles council caused ‘significant disruption’ – including the disruption of benefits payments. Members of the public have been advised…