Cyber and Fraud Centre - Scotland’s Post

Be on the lookout for suspicious emails, phone calls, text messages and social media posts that demand immediate action. These may be ‘phishing’ or related attempts to convince you to share personal information. Click below to learn how to protect yourself from common fraud and identity theft scams. #OnlineSecurity #Cybersecurity #CyberProtection https://mgstn.ly/3OxZgAj

The CTS crypto attack really shows the need for businesses to not only look after their cyber security but also to have effective business continuity planning. Interesting coverage on Money Box - it seems a lot of law firms had no contingency plans, leaving clients and chains in trouble, not to mention their own forthcoming insurances woes. #bcp #cyberattack #cts https://lnkd.in/ehZKAEK4

I still can't understand why Australia is falling behind.... Two well-known charities recently faced a big computer hack, which exposed the bank details of their supporters online. This issue has affected over 50,000 Australians. Even though many groups have pointed out that rules about keeping old data might have been broken, the official privacy group hasn't started checking into it. This reminds us all how important it is to have good computer safety and to handle data the right way. We should always be careful and look out for the safety and trust of our supporters. Hire the right technical skills to prevent these matters today! CyberSec People | Artemis Calvi 🌙 #infosec #recruitment #cyberawareness https://lnkd.in/dQ-gVD2f

Technology is advancing and so are online scam schemes. The rate at which people fall into online scams is becoming high and so one must be extra careful not to be a victim of online scammers. Here are tips to protect your personal information online. #ngo #security #technology #nonprofit

Join us on April 30, as #CandiceMeth and #TimothySchroeder of #EisnerAmper share insights about #Fraud Trends and #Nonprofits! Register now for free: https://lnkd.in/eQK8jFbv During this session, we will discuss: • Fraud trends affecting nonprofits • Internal controls that help protect against money transfer and banking scams • Best practices with respect to cybersecurity • Strengthening internal controls without blowing the budget #internalcontrols

Olliers Partner and regulatory specialist Gareth Martin has commented in a recent article from Charities Management on how to respond to the threat of cyber attacks and fraud, particularly in the case of charities. "Fraud and cybercrime pose severe issues for the charity sector, as well as businesses and individuals. Suppose a fraud attempt or cyber attack is successful – the consequences of such crimes on charity service users are potentially devastating". Follow the link below to read all of Gareth's comments and expert legal insight in the full article. https://lnkd.in/dfDDZ-8d #LegalInsights #cyberattack #fraud #criminallaw #ollierssolcitors #manchestersolicitors #manchesterlawfirm

According to the ACFE, organizations lose 5% of revenue to fraud each year. Getting better fraud intelligence to prevent large scale and targeted attack trends is one way reCAPTCHA Enterprise Fraud Prevention can help. Check out this video showcasing how GoFundMe uses reCAPTCHA Enterprise Fraud Prevention to help mitigate these attacks, improve donor trust, and drive enhanced security. #cybersecurity #fraud https://lnkd.in/gjCPPADP

In the digital age, convenience comes with risks like scams targeting online activities. Bitdefender outlines various scams and prevention strategies: Charity, romance, product/service, debt collection, investment, lottery/prize, imposter, and threats/extortion scams are prevalent. Prevention involves scepticism, verification, secure transactions, education, and reporting. Utilizing specialized software can enhance protection against evolving scam tactics. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/e8Z_fJFM

Financial fraud, fake accounts, and fake campaigns represent some of the most pressing challenges for GoFundMe. reCAPTCHA Enterprise Fraud Prevention helps GoFundMe mitigate those challenges, improve donor trust, and drive enhanced security. In this session, learn how reCAPTCHA Enterprise helps GoFundMe protect their users from fraud, and how every dollar goes to someone in need. https://lnkd.in/gxDb3NeY #AssuredWorkloads #Fraud #FraudProtection

No limits to what these bad guys will do! So it now appears Save The Children have been hacked by Chinese Data Extortion gang BianLian, by stealing upto 8GB of files https://lnkd.in/eCbWX65r KnowBe4 support a huge variety of charities, to help them build a strong #HumanFirewall to prevent against these type of attacks. Case Study: https://lnkd.in/eyZPM9Z6 Dont settle for anything less than the best. Pamela B. Charlie Watson Daniel Syed Hayden Taylor KnowBe4 Partners #behaviourchange #securityawareness