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The Benefits of a Simulated Phishing Exercise

By Bryan

There are many arguments about the pros and cons of conducting a simulated phishing exercise within an organisation, with many arguing that they add very little value to a cyber

What is a Credential Stuffing Attack?

By Kerry Manton

If you’ve ever had an account on a website affected by a data breach, then chances are your credentials may be used in credential-stuffing attacks. These attacks are increasing, with

Exercise in a Box: Sensitive Data Leak

By Bryan

What is it?  Charities, small businesses, and public sector organisations hold as much sensitive data as large organisations but rarely have the same resources for securing it. Most organisations know

What is a Zero-Day Vulnerability?

By Kerry Manton

A zero-day (0-day) vulnerability refers to a security risk in a piece of software with no patches or mitigations to prevent cybercriminals from exploiting them. A zero-day attack happens when

What is a Phishing Attack?

By Kerry Manton

Phishing attacks are one of the most common methods threat actors use to gain access to your network and devices. If you have an email account or phone number or

World Social Media Day 2022 – 10 Top Tips for Staying Safe on Social Media

By Kerry Manton

On World Social Media Day 2022, Allena Matheson-Dear, Ethical Hacker at the Scottish Business Resilience Centre, shares guidance on how to stay safe on social media. During the height of

What is an Insider Threat? Definition and Examples

By Kerry Manton

This article was written and provided to the Scottish Business Resilience Centre by cyber security software provider, Varonis. An insider threat is a security risk that originates within the targeted

The Psychology Behind Phishing Attacks

By Kerry Manton

Sarah Gardiner, Ethical Hacker, Scottish Business Resilience Centre, shares guidance on how to spot a phishing scam by sharing her expertise of the psychological tactics used by hackers. Quick! Your

Prepare Your Charity Against Cyber Breaches

By Kerry Manton

Third sector organisations are important for a multitude of reasons. Most notably for how they support the public and the wider society through their hard work and dedication. Third sector

Business Email Compromise: Preventative and Remedial Measures

By Bryan

At the Cyber and Fraud Centre, we provide an Incident Response Helpline to support organisations that have fallen victim to cyber attacks or financial fraud.  One of the most commonly reported

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