Latest posts tagged with #CyberScotlandWeek on Bluesky
This week's #ScamShare bulletin has info about some of the most common email scams for #CyberScotlandWeek:
📦Deliveries
💳Banking
❓Survey/Prize draws
🎁Gift cards
📺TV Licensing
💻Cloud Storage
Read more➡️mailchi.mp/70620be94093/trading-sta...
This #CyberScotlandWeek, think before you click:
👤 Check who the message is from
🔗 Avoid clicking links if you're unsure
💻 Go directly via the official website or app instead
Share these tips with your youth work organisation and the young people you work with!
#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...
🌐 #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
📢 We're delighted to launch the Youth Work for the Digital Age online course this #CyberScotlandWeek!
Designed to help youth work practitioners support young people to develop the skills they need to survive and thrive in the online world 💻
Sign up: https://bit.ly/4saCQYf
👾 It is #CyberScotlandWeek and we're trying to raise awareness around cyber security!
💺 This week, we have the one and only Ian Williams, Deputy CEO of C-Change Scotland, in the hot seat - testing his knowledge on all things cyber security.
This #CyberScotlandWeek be mindful to not recycle your passwords, and add two factor authentication where available - it only takes a minute! 🔐
🗣️ Share these quick tips with your youth work orgs & the young people you work with to help build safer online lives for all! ✅
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...
This week's #ScamShare bulletin has a focus on cyber scams for #CyberScotlandWeek:
🗨️Be #ShopAware
🗨️Remote Access Scams
🗨️Amazon QR Code Scams
🗨️Common Email Scams
🗨️Avoiding Scams For Older People
🗨️AskSilver Scam Checker
➡️mailchi.mp/70620be94093/trading-sta...
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
During #CyberScotlandWeek be #ScamAware of the most frequently reported email scams👇
Don't click on links in unexpected emails. If a message says there's a problem with your account, log in via the official website/app rather than clicking a link #ScamShare
This #CyberScotlandWeek let's focus on some basic tips that cut risk fast:
📱 Keep your devices updated
🔒 Use a different password for each account
2️⃣ Switch on two factor authentication where available
Share these tips with your youth work orgs & the young people you work with!
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...
💻 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 Day 2 of #CyberScotlandWeek! 🌐
There are lots of events happening today. Browse the full programme and sign up here: www.cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlan...
#CyberScotlandWeek starts today, so we’re starting with a simple cyber security win.
Turn on two factor authentication for your key accounts, start with your email or social media accounts. It can help reduce the risk of account takeovers in one move. 🔐
We are passionate about #onlinesafety and to support #CyberScotlandWeek we're sharing our shiny new 'A Parent's Story' booklet and audio book 📖
gamblingeducationhub.fastforward.org.uk/resource/a-p...
Created by our team to help keep young people safe online - free to download, check it out!
This #CyberScotlandWeek, read our our guide on how you can improve your online security and avoid fraud and cybercrime www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/5-ways-to-im...
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
🗣️ Let's talk about online!
Join us this #CyberScotlandWeek for one of our free online training sessions to explore how to chat to young people about their online lives 💻
Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Mge49V
Join @parentingscotland.bsky.social, alongside Education Scotland & Police Scotland on Wednesday 25 February from 5:30-6:30pm to hear all about how we can help keep ourselves & our children and young people safe online. #CyberScotlandWeek
Sign up here:
🔐 FREE online event for parents & carers
Keeping children safe online, with Education Scotland and Police Scotland.
📅 Wed 25 Feb
⏰ 5:30–6:30pm
💻 Online
Fully booked last time. Booking essential.
www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scot...
#OnlineSafety #CyberScotlandWeek #SuperbeGerimus
During #CyberScotlandWeek, we highlight risks and solutions from Customs Authorities to help importers & exporters prepare for potential cyberattacks
💡🇨🇦Canada Customs Guidance "Protect yourself against fraud "👉 zurl.co/LQkla
#CantHackIt #Scotland #supplychains
1 Strengthen Your Passwords & Enable 2FA: Stop using easily guessable passwords (like "password123"). Most importantly, always enable two-factor authentication (2FA) whenever it's offered. This adds an extra layer of protection, even if your password is compromised. #csw2025 #cyberscotlandweek
At the end of #cyberscotlandweek we look at how to protect yourself and help slow the cyber criminals with 4 simple things you can do:
#csw2025
What’s your plan if a cyber attack hits?
Without a Cyber Incident Response Plan, every second wasted could cost data, money, and reputation.
Prepare now, not when it’s too late: ncsc.gov.uk/collection/b...
#CyberScotlandWeek #CantHackIt
During #CyberScotlandWeek, we highlight risks and solutions from Customs Authorities to help importers & exporters prepare for potential cyberattacks
💡US Customs Cybersecurity Resiliency provides advice 🇺🇸 zurl.co/ZzErz
#CantHackIt #Scotland #supplychains
The girls have been having afternoon tea with the @cyberfraudcen.bsky.social today. With Gurgeet (S4) and Amy (S2) speaking on a panel about being a girl in tech! #CyberScotlandWeek #CSW2025
February 24 - March 2 is #CyberScotlandWeek focusing on Improving cyber resilience knowledge, behaviours, awareness and practice.
Our #DigitalSafety Officers have created a fab range of #OER help to keep you safe and secure while engaging online.
open.ed.ac.uk/digital-safe...
