Cyber Scotland
The CyberScotland Bulletin will provide you with information about the latest cyber threats, scams, news and updates.
This months topics include:
• New DIGI Ken? videos launched for CyberScotland Week
• CyberScotland Week 2024
•Major new campaign against fraud launched by the UK government
•Romance Fraud and more…
With CyberScotland Week around the corner, a social media campaign has launched to bring attention to the common pitfalls of cyber safety. With only 26% of adults following advice to use three random words in their passwords, the campaign, created by the CyberScotland Partnership, aims to raise awareness of common mistakes people make in relation to their passwords, backing up data and using a password manager.
To kick off CyberScotland Week 2024 CyberScotland’s DIGI Ken? campaign has returned showcasing three new videos focused on password safety and securing data.
The new DIGI Ken? videos are based on the NCSC’s Cyber Aware guidance related to backing up your data, saving passwords in your browser or using a password manager and the importance of using a strong and separate password for your email.
Dating apps and websites are a popular way to meet someone new online, however, there are fraudsters out there who take advantage of those looking for love. As Valentine’s Day approaches, this is the ideal time for fraudsters to target those who are on dating apps and websites.
ScotlandIS, in partnership with Equate Scotland and Skills Development Scotland, are delighted to be providing a free online session about inclusive recruitment practices specifically designed for small and medium enterprises within the tech ecosystem.
Exercise in a Box is an online tool from the NCSC which helps organisations test and practise their response to a cyber attack.
The micro exercise introductory session for Third Sector and Charities combines several fundamental aspects of cyber security with additional, broader cyber security learnings to ensure all organisations, regardless of their sector or level of cyber knowledge, can benefit and enjoy.
Tuesday 6th February marks Safer Internet Day 2024. Coordinated by the UK Safer Internet Centre in the UK, organisations get involved in the day to promote the safe and responsible use of digital technologies for children and young people.
Although the efforts of the day are targeted at children and young people, the event calls for everyone to join in as we all play a pivotal role in creating a safe online environment.
This bulletin is dedicated to cyber-related education, skills and training.
It is for anyone interested in upcoming education opportunities relating to cyber resilience or cyber security (for example, school teachers, youth workers, college lecturers, academics, training providers or learning and development managers).
Data Privacy Week is an annual effort to spread awareness about online privacy among individuals and companies
As we navigate the online world, sharing personal information and engaging with various online platforms makes it all more important to understand that privacy is very specific regarding your digital life because it revolves around your right to protect your personal data.
