Speaking up about fraud can feel difficult, especially if someone feels embarrassed or blamed.
Our partner @agescotland.bsky.social has shared a helpful blog on why reporting scams matters and how it can help protect others too.
Read more here: www.agescotland.org.uk/news/1595-sp...
Secure Finance is live. 🔐
This quarter, we’re sharing practical advice to help people across Scotland protect their money online.
From fake investments to copycat websites and suspicious texts:
Protect your money. Pause. Check. Then click.
Read more: bit.ly/485I6oo
Easter reminder: criminals do not take bank holidays 🐣
Before you switch off, check strong passwords, updated devices, secure work tech and remind teams to be cautious with unexpected emails and links.
Catch up on the March CyberScotland Bulletin 🔐
This month’s round-up includes Cyber Essentials support for SMEs, CYBERUK coming to Glasgow, AI readiness in local councils and wider cyber and fraud updates from across the UK.
Read the latest bulletin: www.cyberscotland.com/march-2026/
World Backup Day is a reminder that data loss is temporary if you have a plan. 💾
Back up your files, test that you can restore them and secure your cloud storage with multi-factor authentication.
It is the ultimate digital safety net. 🛡️
Close-up of a person holding a smartphone in one hand and a bank card in the other while looking at paperwork on a table, suggesting an online payment or banking task.
A good rule for any checkout page is that shopping should never feel rushed. 🛒
If anything feels strange, leave and come back later via a trusted route.
Protecting your data starts with a unique password and multi-factor authentication on every account. 🛡️
"Not sure? Ask before you click." ✅
Cyber resilience is a shared responsibility across every office and every device. Our new staff awareness pack makes it easy to build a culture where verifying is the norm, not the exception. 🛡️
Read more: www.cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlan...
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Preparing for the spring break? ✈️
Stay secure when travelling:
🛡️ Update devices & apps
📂 Back up your data
🔐 Enable strong screen locks
📶 Avoid sensitive logins on public Wi-Fi
92% fewer insurance claims are made by organisations with the Cyber Essentials Certification in place.
Find out if you're ready for Cyber Essentials: www.cyberscotland.com/no-business-...
@ncsc.gov.uk
Unexpected message + strong emotion = your cue to pause. 🛑
Don’t let "urgency" trick you into clicking.
The strongest defense is simple: Go direct. Use the official app or site instead of the link provided. Stay in control of your digital journey.
Last week, we were proud to sponsor the Cyber Resilience Award at the @ceedscotland Awards.
Congratulations to the University of Glasgow on winning!
A brilliant recognition of impactful work helping strengthen cyber resilience across critical sectors.
Cyber resilience starts with people, not just pixels...
From the front desk to the boardroom, every action helps protect the organisation. Our latest asset pack makes raising staff awareness simple and effective. 👥🔐
Find out more: www.cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlan...
What is on the horizon for the word of cyber and resilience?
ScotlandIS has shared Beyond Blue’s 2026 Cyber Predictions. From AI-powered tactics to the "Security, Safety, Resilience" shift, this is the resource for cyber planning.
Catch up now: www.scotlandis.com/blog/beyond-...
CyberScotland graphic on a purple background with the text “Secure your devices. Stop threats before they start.” A teal hand holds a smartphone showing a yellow tick, with three target-style icons around it and the CyberScotland logo in the top left.
Updates are arguably the most effective "boring" security control we have.
Digital resilience doesn't always require complex tools - it’s just about keeping the software you already use current. Set it to auto-update & restart when prompted. Close the gap on potential risks. 🔄
Half of all small UK businesses experienced a cyber breach last year. 🛡️
A new campaign is helping SMEs “lock the door” on intruders with the Cyber Essentials checklist.
Learn more from the @ncsc.gov.uk here: www.cyberscotland.com/no-business-...
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#ScotAppWeek26 is here!
90% of employers say apprenticeships significantly improved job performance. Cyber apprenticeships are #WorkingForScotland by building the skilled workforce we need to stay secure. 🛡️
Learn more: www.apprenticeships.scot/events/scott...
Catch up on our latest non-tech bulletin! 🛡️
🔓 New SME campaign to "lock the door" on digital intruders.
⚖️ Cyber Security & Resilience Bill updates in @parliament.scot.
🤖 Analysis on the AI readiness gap in EMEA.
Read more: www.cyberscotland.com/february-2026/
The NCSC advises UK organisations stay alert to potential risk of cyber compromise in response to evolving events in the Middle East.
Organisations should review their risk posture, take proportionate action and report concerns to the NCSC
Read our new alert⬇️
www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/ncsc-ad...
As CyberScotland Week wraps, we’ve got one final reminder.
Prevention matters, but so does recovery. Back up what matters and make sure you can restore it quickly if something goes wrong. 💾
Let us know, what is your most valuable cyber security tip?
Our research reveals that young people expressed low concern about being victims cyber crime despite being one of the most likely target groups to be hacked or part of a scam.
This #CyberScotlandWeek here's how young creators reach young people with vital info about cyber risks.
@cyberscotland.com
🌐 #DigitalSkills Spotlight 🔦
As part of #CyberScotlandWeek, we’re sharing learning resources to help freelancers stay safe while online.
➡️ bectuvision.org/support/digi...
Created by Digital Skills Education in partnership with Scottish Union Learning & @cyberscotland.com.
#BectuVision
“Admin” is still one of the UK’s most commonly used passwords. Attackers will always try weak and reused logins first.
Keep it simple: use the @ncsc.gov.uk's Three Random Words, make it unique for every account, and switch on two factor authentication where you can.
www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/t...
#CyberScotlandWeek Day 5!
We’ve covered a lot this week, from simple habits to stronger cyber resilience across Scotland.
Events are still running today, browse the programme and register here: www.cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlan...
No need to fly to the moon to be protected from cyber criminals. There’s an easier way. Protect your business from online threats with Cyber Essentials.
Find out more: www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberessenti...
Have you taken part in #CyberScotlandWeek yet? It's Day 4 and there are lots of events to check out! 📅
Browse the programme and get involved: www.cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlan...
Scan or skip?
QR codes are used for parking payments, which makes them a target for fraud attempts, especially when they redirect to lookalike pages.
If payment is involved, go direct via the official app or website. If you do scan, check the web address carefully before entering any details. 📱
💻 It’s #CyberScotlandWeek 🛡️
We’ve collated learning resources designed to help freelancers build essential #cybersecurity skills.
➡️ bectuvision.org/support/digital/
Created by Digital Skills Education in partnership with
Scottish Union Learning & @cyberscotland.com.
#BectuVision
It's #CyberScotlandWeek! 🎉
Join us this Wed for a free session to find out how to create opportunities for conversations with young people about being safe & secure online 💻
👀 We'll also be sharing tips here each day on how to stay safe online! @cyberscotland.com
Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Mge49V
A poster with diagonal green stripes on the corners featuring the Young Scot Safety logo. The text reads, "Social Media Account Hacked?" Below the text are icons of a person, exclamation marks in triangles, and a padlock. An arrow points towards the bottom right corner.
Spot the signs of potential account compromise: unexplained messages or posts, changed account details, friends reporting dodgy links from you, and being locked out of your account. Illustration of a person in a hooded outfit using a laptop with a skull icon, with directional arrows.
The image is an informational graphic titled "Act fast" with a list of steps for security: change your password ASAP, log out of all devices, turn on 2-factor authentication (2FA), and delete any dodgy posts or messages. A smartphone icon with a shield on the screen and a right-pointing arrow are included. The design features green accents.
This #CyberScotlandWeek we're sharing a flavour of the content we created with @policescotland.bsky.social to help keep young people safe online - topics have covered hacking, digital footprint and oversharing personal info 🔓
Share our digital safety hub 👉 young.scot/safety
@cyberscotland.com
It's day 3 of #CyberScotlandWeek! 🛡️
The schedule is packed with expert sessions to help you level up your digital security.
Don't miss out on the rest of the week! Sign up and check out the full programme: www.cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlan...
