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Important Security Alert: Issue Found in React (Common Website Technology)

By Kerry Manton

A serious security fault has been discovered in a piece of software called React, which many websites and online services use behind the scenes. This fault could allow criminals to

Microsoft SharePoint Attacks: What Your Business Needs to Know

By Kerry Manton

A new wave of cyber attacks targeting Microsoft SharePoint has left many businesses exposed, according to multiple threat reports this week. Attackers are actively exploiting vulnerabilities in SharePoint to gain

Travel Scam Alert: Protect Yourself from Online Booking Fraud 

By Kerry Manton

The summer holidays are nearly here, and many travelers have already begun making their plans and bookings. Travel scams continue to rise, with online booking agencies reporting sharp increases in

Alert: PayPal ‘New Address’ Phishing Scam

By Kerry Manton

The Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland would like to alert the public to a recent phishing scam exploiting PayPal’s “New Address” feature. How the Scam Works: Our partner, NatWest Bank,

Gift Card Scams: Understanding and Preventing a Rising Trend 

By Kerry Manton

Gift card scams are a significant threat, with fraudsters increasingly targeting both businesses and individuals through sophisticated social engineering techniques. This article examines gift card fraud in detail, with a

Oasis Ticket Sales Scams: How to Stay Safe 

By Kerry Manton

During our weekly meetings with the banking industry and Police Scotland, we continue to see a significant increase in ticket scams over the last three months, primarily due to the

Public Alert: Beware of Amazon-Themed Scams Ahead of Prime Days 

By Kerry Manton

As Amazon Prime Days approach on 16th and 17th July 2024, Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland urges the public to remain vigilant against Amazon-themed fraud, as it has been

Beware of Asda Gift Card Scam Emails 

By Kerry Manton

Cyber criminals are increasingly exploiting trusted high street brands like Asda to lure unsuspecting victims into phishing scams. Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre, has received

Beware of Fake Error Messages Deploying Malware 

By Kerry Manton

Recent cyber attacks have employed a clever social engineering technique to trick users into running malicious PowerShell scripts on their computers. Multiple threat actors, including the notorious TA571 spam group

Beware of Conveyancing Scams: How Fraudsters Target Home Buyers

By Kerry Manton

Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but it’s also a complex process that involves significant financial transactions. Unfortunately, fraudsters have found a way to exploit this process through conveyancing

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