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It is Data Privacy Day 🔐
Take 10 minutes to tighten your privacy settings, review which apps can access your data and switch on two-factor-authentication for important accounts.
Small steps now, stronger privacy 🛡️
Take 10 minutes to tighten your privacy settings, review which apps can access your data and switch on two-factor-authentication for important accounts.
Small steps now, stronger privacy 🛡️
January 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM
It is Data Privacy Day 🔐
Take 10 minutes to tighten your privacy settings, review which apps can access your data and switch on two-factor-authentication for important accounts.
Small steps now, stronger privacy 🛡️
Take 10 minutes to tighten your privacy settings, review which apps can access your data and switch on two-factor-authentication for important accounts.
Small steps now, stronger privacy 🛡️
Almost 1 billion attempts to access malicious or fraudulent websites have been blocked in under a year by the UK’s new Share and Defend service 💻
It's a big boost for cyber, but staying alert to suspicious links and payment requests still matters. Learn more: www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/almost-...
It's a big boost for cyber, but staying alert to suspicious links and payment requests still matters. Learn more: www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/almost-...
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Almost 1 billion attempts to access malicious or fraudulent websites have been blocked in under a year by the UK’s new Share and Defend service 💻
It's a big boost for cyber, but staying alert to suspicious links and payment requests still matters. Learn more: www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/almost-...
It's a big boost for cyber, but staying alert to suspicious links and payment requests still matters. Learn more: www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/almost-...
The @ncsc.gov.uk Cyber Action Toolkit turns cyber security into clear, practical steps ✅
Use it to assess your defences, prioritise actions and build a protection plan. Start here: www.cyberscotland.com/ncsc/ncsc-cy...
Use it to assess your defences, prioritise actions and build a protection plan. Start here: www.cyberscotland.com/ncsc/ncsc-cy...
January 26, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The @ncsc.gov.uk Cyber Action Toolkit turns cyber security into clear, practical steps ✅
Use it to assess your defences, prioritise actions and build a protection plan. Start here: www.cyberscotland.com/ncsc/ncsc-cy...
Use it to assess your defences, prioritise actions and build a protection plan. Start here: www.cyberscotland.com/ncsc/ncsc-cy...
The countdown is on! CyberScotland Week 2026 is officially one month away. 📅
You don’t need to be a cyber security expert. Increase your cyber awareness and understanding by attending one of the events, browse the full list on our website now: www.cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlan...
You don’t need to be a cyber security expert. Increase your cyber awareness and understanding by attending one of the events, browse the full list on our website now: www.cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlan...
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The countdown is on! CyberScotland Week 2026 is officially one month away. 📅
You don’t need to be a cyber security expert. Increase your cyber awareness and understanding by attending one of the events, browse the full list on our website now: www.cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlan...
You don’t need to be a cyber security expert. Increase your cyber awareness and understanding by attending one of the events, browse the full list on our website now: www.cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlan...
One weak password can unlock more than just one account 🔓
Use three random words, a password manager and two-factor-authorisation to protect your data. #GetTheBasicsRight: www.cyberscotland.com/getting-the-...
Use three random words, a password manager and two-factor-authorisation to protect your data. #GetTheBasicsRight: www.cyberscotland.com/getting-the-...
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
One weak password can unlock more than just one account 🔓
Use three random words, a password manager and two-factor-authorisation to protect your data. #GetTheBasicsRight: www.cyberscotland.com/getting-the-...
Use three random words, a password manager and two-factor-authorisation to protect your data. #GetTheBasicsRight: www.cyberscotland.com/getting-the-...
Crypto investments should never rely on pressure or secrecy.
A new guide from Cyber and Fraud Hub, Police Scotland and Coinbase explains how to avoid fraudulent crypto offers and stay more secure. Read it here: cyberfraudhub.org/resource-dat...
A new guide from Cyber and Fraud Hub, Police Scotland and Coinbase explains how to avoid fraudulent crypto offers and stay more secure. Read it here: cyberfraudhub.org/resource-dat...
January 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Crypto investments should never rely on pressure or secrecy.
A new guide from Cyber and Fraud Hub, Police Scotland and Coinbase explains how to avoid fraudulent crypto offers and stay more secure. Read it here: cyberfraudhub.org/resource-dat...
A new guide from Cyber and Fraud Hub, Police Scotland and Coinbase explains how to avoid fraudulent crypto offers and stay more secure. Read it here: cyberfraudhub.org/resource-dat...
The Scottish Cyber Awards are on the 26th of March 2026 - with entries closing soon! 🚨
Celebrate those making a real impact in Scotland’s cyber sector. Nominate your organisation, a colleague or a team doing outstanding work.
Sign up here: scottishcyberawards.co.uk/enter-awards
Celebrate those making a real impact in Scotland’s cyber sector. Nominate your organisation, a colleague or a team doing outstanding work.
Sign up here: scottishcyberawards.co.uk/enter-awards
January 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The Scottish Cyber Awards are on the 26th of March 2026 - with entries closing soon! 🚨
Celebrate those making a real impact in Scotland’s cyber sector. Nominate your organisation, a colleague or a team doing outstanding work.
Sign up here: scottishcyberawards.co.uk/enter-awards
Celebrate those making a real impact in Scotland’s cyber sector. Nominate your organisation, a colleague or a team doing outstanding work.
Sign up here: scottishcyberawards.co.uk/enter-awards
Booking gigs, festivals or big matches this year? 🎟️
Fraudulent ticket offers are common on social media and unofficial sites. Always buy from official sellers and use secure payments.
Read our guidance: www.cyberscotland.com/protecting-y...
Fraudulent ticket offers are common on social media and unofficial sites. Always buy from official sellers and use secure payments.
Read our guidance: www.cyberscotland.com/protecting-y...
January 19, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Booking gigs, festivals or big matches this year? 🎟️
Fraudulent ticket offers are common on social media and unofficial sites. Always buy from official sellers and use secure payments.
Read our guidance: www.cyberscotland.com/protecting-y...
Fraudulent ticket offers are common on social media and unofficial sites. Always buy from official sellers and use secure payments.
Read our guidance: www.cyberscotland.com/protecting-y...
AI tools are helping criminals create more convincing emails, messages and calls. 👤
If you are asked to move money or share sensitive data, always verify through a known phone number or channel before acting. More advice here: www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
If you are asked to move money or share sensitive data, always verify through a known phone number or channel before acting. More advice here: www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
AI tools are helping criminals create more convincing emails, messages and calls. 👤
If you are asked to move money or share sensitive data, always verify through a known phone number or channel before acting. More advice here: www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
If you are asked to move money or share sensitive data, always verify through a known phone number or channel before acting. More advice here: www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
Every missed update is an open door for criminals
Turn on automatic updates and keep antivirus protection running to make it harder for malware to get in. Learn more: www.cyberscotland.com/getting-the-...
Turn on automatic updates and keep antivirus protection running to make it harder for malware to get in. Learn more: www.cyberscotland.com/getting-the-...
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Every missed update is an open door for criminals
Turn on automatic updates and keep antivirus protection running to make it harder for malware to get in. Learn more: www.cyberscotland.com/getting-the-...
Turn on automatic updates and keep antivirus protection running to make it harder for malware to get in. Learn more: www.cyberscotland.com/getting-the-...
New phone, tablet or laptop?
@agescotland.bsky.social device safety guidance helps older people set up and protect new tech, from strong passcodes to more secure connections: www.agescotland.org.uk/news/1557-de...
@agescotland.bsky.social device safety guidance helps older people set up and protect new tech, from strong passcodes to more secure connections: www.agescotland.org.uk/news/1557-de...
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
New phone, tablet or laptop?
@agescotland.bsky.social device safety guidance helps older people set up and protect new tech, from strong passcodes to more secure connections: www.agescotland.org.uk/news/1557-de...
@agescotland.bsky.social device safety guidance helps older people set up and protect new tech, from strong passcodes to more secure connections: www.agescotland.org.uk/news/1557-de...
If you are over 50 in Scotland, or support someone who is, Age Scotland’s Big Survey 2025 wants to hear from you. Take part or share: www.agescotland.org.uk/our-impact/r...
January 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
If you are over 50 in Scotland, or support someone who is, Age Scotland’s Big Survey 2025 wants to hear from you. Take part or share: www.agescotland.org.uk/our-impact/r...
The festive season may be over but the online risks are still here.
In 2026, watch for digital red flags:
🚩 Urgent messages about payments or data
🚩 Unexpected links or attachments
🚩 Apps demanding excessive permissions
Pause, verify through a trusted route and report concerns.
In 2026, watch for digital red flags:
🚩 Urgent messages about payments or data
🚩 Unexpected links or attachments
🚩 Apps demanding excessive permissions
Pause, verify through a trusted route and report concerns.
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The festive season may be over but the online risks are still here.
In 2026, watch for digital red flags:
🚩 Urgent messages about payments or data
🚩 Unexpected links or attachments
🚩 Apps demanding excessive permissions
Pause, verify through a trusted route and report concerns.
In 2026, watch for digital red flags:
🚩 Urgent messages about payments or data
🚩 Unexpected links or attachments
🚩 Apps demanding excessive permissions
Pause, verify through a trusted route and report concerns.
If your system went down today, would your data survive or vanish?
Backing up your data to the cloud and an external drive is one of the easiest ways to keep services running.
Learn how to #GetTheBasicsRight: www.cyberscotland.com/getting-the-...
Backing up your data to the cloud and an external drive is one of the easiest ways to keep services running.
Learn how to #GetTheBasicsRight: www.cyberscotland.com/getting-the-...
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
If your system went down today, would your data survive or vanish?
Backing up your data to the cloud and an external drive is one of the easiest ways to keep services running.
Learn how to #GetTheBasicsRight: www.cyberscotland.com/getting-the-...
Backing up your data to the cloud and an external drive is one of the easiest ways to keep services running.
Learn how to #GetTheBasicsRight: www.cyberscotland.com/getting-the-...
Start the year by backing up your data. Losing photos, files or work documents can feel like a disaster but simple backups help you stay secure. Save copies to cloud or an external drive, keep them separate and test them now and again 💾
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Start the year by backing up your data. Losing photos, files or work documents can feel like a disaster but simple backups help you stay secure. Save copies to cloud or an external drive, keep them separate and test them now and again 💾
New tech this Christmas? Make it secure!
Hackers are getting smarter, so take a few minutes to secure your new devices:
✔️ Update your device’s software and security settings.
✔️ Follow the manufacturer’s advice to secure your device.
✔️ Use two-factor authentication.
Hackers are getting smarter, so take a few minutes to secure your new devices:
✔️ Update your device’s software and security settings.
✔️ Follow the manufacturer’s advice to secure your device.
✔️ Use two-factor authentication.
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
New tech this Christmas? Make it secure!
Hackers are getting smarter, so take a few minutes to secure your new devices:
✔️ Update your device’s software and security settings.
✔️ Follow the manufacturer’s advice to secure your device.
✔️ Use two-factor authentication.
Hackers are getting smarter, so take a few minutes to secure your new devices:
✔️ Update your device’s software and security settings.
✔️ Follow the manufacturer’s advice to secure your device.
✔️ Use two-factor authentication.
Hogmanay tickets on your list? Criminals target last minute buyers with fake links and “too good to be true” resale offers.
Buy through official sites, check the web address, avoid bank transfers and be wary of ticket screenshots.
Click safe. Shop smart. 🎟️✨
Buy through official sites, check the web address, avoid bank transfers and be wary of ticket screenshots.
Click safe. Shop smart. 🎟️✨
December 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hogmanay tickets on your list? Criminals target last minute buyers with fake links and “too good to be true” resale offers.
Buy through official sites, check the web address, avoid bank transfers and be wary of ticket screenshots.
Click safe. Shop smart. 🎟️✨
Buy through official sites, check the web address, avoid bank transfers and be wary of ticket screenshots.
Click safe. Shop smart. 🎟️✨
December is peak time for new accounts and rushed checkouts. Don’t do what the team at the Louvre museum did and use an obvious password.
Use three random words to build longer, stronger passphrases and turn on two step verification before you shop. Click safe. Shop smart.
Use three random words to build longer, stronger passphrases and turn on two step verification before you shop. Click safe. Shop smart.
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
December is peak time for new accounts and rushed checkouts. Don’t do what the team at the Louvre museum did and use an obvious password.
Use three random words to build longer, stronger passphrases and turn on two step verification before you shop. Click safe. Shop smart.
Use three random words to build longer, stronger passphrases and turn on two step verification before you shop. Click safe. Shop smart.
Research has found that cyber attacks cost UK firms an average of £195k but many incidents can be reduced by doing the basics well.
The ncsc.gov.uk Cyber Action Toolkit breaks cyber security into clear steps you can track over time.
Explore the toolkit here www.cyberscotland.com/ncsc/ncsc-cy...
The ncsc.gov.uk Cyber Action Toolkit breaks cyber security into clear steps you can track over time.
Explore the toolkit here www.cyberscotland.com/ncsc/ncsc-cy...
December 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Research has found that cyber attacks cost UK firms an average of £195k but many incidents can be reduced by doing the basics well.
The ncsc.gov.uk Cyber Action Toolkit breaks cyber security into clear steps you can track over time.
Explore the toolkit here www.cyberscotland.com/ncsc/ncsc-cy...
The ncsc.gov.uk Cyber Action Toolkit breaks cyber security into clear steps you can track over time.
Explore the toolkit here www.cyberscotland.com/ncsc/ncsc-cy...
@agescotland.bsky.social has created a new guide to help older people feel more confident and secure online, from using devices to spotting common risks 💻
Read and share the guide here: www.agescotland.org.uk/information-...
Read and share the guide here: www.agescotland.org.uk/information-...
December 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
@agescotland.bsky.social has created a new guide to help older people feel more confident and secure online, from using devices to spotting common risks 💻
Read and share the guide here: www.agescotland.org.uk/information-...
Read and share the guide here: www.agescotland.org.uk/information-...
Entries are open for the Scottish Cyber Awards 2026 🎉
If you or your organisation has led the way in cyber security or resilience, now is the time to shine. The awards take place at the EICC on 26 March 2026.
Enter here: scottishcyberawards.co.uk
If you or your organisation has led the way in cyber security or resilience, now is the time to shine. The awards take place at the EICC on 26 March 2026.
Enter here: scottishcyberawards.co.uk
Scottish Cyber Awards | Showcasing Business & Education Talent.
The Scottish Cyber Awards is a flagship event for Scotland's cyber community, showcasing leading educational and business talent.
scottishcyberawards.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Entries are open for the Scottish Cyber Awards 2026 🎉
If you or your organisation has led the way in cyber security or resilience, now is the time to shine. The awards take place at the EICC on 26 March 2026.
Enter here: scottishcyberawards.co.uk
If you or your organisation has led the way in cyber security or resilience, now is the time to shine. The awards take place at the EICC on 26 March 2026.
Enter here: scottishcyberawards.co.uk
With 2026 coming up fast, now is the time to get the cyber basics right. Back up data, update software, lock devices, use strong passwords with two step verification and think before you click.
Simple steps. Strong protection 🔐
Simple steps. Strong protection 🔐
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
With 2026 coming up fast, now is the time to get the cyber basics right. Back up data, update software, lock devices, use strong passwords with two step verification and think before you click.
Simple steps. Strong protection 🔐
Simple steps. Strong protection 🔐
Our latest Third Sector Cyber Resilience Bulletin highlights recent incidents, key lessons and practical guidance for boards and staff, including AI driven threats, unsupported Windows 10 devices and free SCVO awareness sessions.
Read it here: www.cyberscotland.com/third-sector...
Read it here: www.cyberscotland.com/third-sector...
December 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our latest Third Sector Cyber Resilience Bulletin highlights recent incidents, key lessons and practical guidance for boards and staff, including AI driven threats, unsupported Windows 10 devices and free SCVO awareness sessions.
Read it here: www.cyberscotland.com/third-sector...
Read it here: www.cyberscotland.com/third-sector...
Charities rely on digital tools and that brings risk as well as opportunity. Simple steps can strengthen your charity’s cyber resilience 💛
Read Alison Brogan, cyber resilience co-ordinator at SCVO, in Third Force News for clear non technical guidance: www.yumpu.com/en/document/...
Read Alison Brogan, cyber resilience co-ordinator at SCVO, in Third Force News for clear non technical guidance: www.yumpu.com/en/document/...
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Charities rely on digital tools and that brings risk as well as opportunity. Simple steps can strengthen your charity’s cyber resilience 💛
Read Alison Brogan, cyber resilience co-ordinator at SCVO, in Third Force News for clear non technical guidance: www.yumpu.com/en/document/...
Read Alison Brogan, cyber resilience co-ordinator at SCVO, in Third Force News for clear non technical guidance: www.yumpu.com/en/document/...
The refreshed Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland puts digital skills centre stage.
Public sector organisations in Scotland can now apply for the Cyber Upskilling Fund, delivered by ScotlandIS.
Find out more and apply: www.scotlandis.com/cyber-upskil...
Public sector organisations in Scotland can now apply for the Cyber Upskilling Fund, delivered by ScotlandIS.
Find out more and apply: www.scotlandis.com/cyber-upskil...
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The refreshed Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland puts digital skills centre stage.
Public sector organisations in Scotland can now apply for the Cyber Upskilling Fund, delivered by ScotlandIS.
Find out more and apply: www.scotlandis.com/cyber-upskil...
Public sector organisations in Scotland can now apply for the Cyber Upskilling Fund, delivered by ScotlandIS.
Find out more and apply: www.scotlandis.com/cyber-upskil...