Cyberbyte September 2026 Hello,I trust this email finds you well. With schools well and truly back I wanted to share a resource produced by Europol which focuses on supporting the resilience of children and young people whilst online. The free resource called Cyber Defenders, centred around the popular Roblox platform, is an award-winning programme designed to … Read more
Cyberbyte: being a victim of cybercrime can have a profound emotional effect;NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) have guidance and actions you can take to support you in responding to a Cyberattack. https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/, Advice and Guidance; ranges from support with phishing, hacked accounts, online shopping fraud and sextortion and there is also guidance for families;Age Scotland … Read more
The Community Safety Team of Dumfries & Galloway Council and local Police representatives will be out and about all over the region in the summer months, to engage with all members of the public. Also attending at each event will be your local Ward Officer who will be happy to assist you in any other … Read more
We are already six months into 2026, entering the summer holiday period, and this month’s Cyberbyte focuses on some tips to keep your accounts and devices safe when on holiday such as, being cautious about oversharing your location if away from home, fake Wi Fi awareness to using a VPN and 2 Step verification for … Read more
During our engagement session at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Livingston last week, staff highlighted the 159 service. 159 is our first public-facing initiative. Intended for use by consumers, 159 provides an easy route back to safety when you get an unexpected phone call about a financial matter. Easy to remember, the short code number … Read more
Cyberbyte April 2026 Hello, I trust this email finds you well. Already the schools will be back after the Easter holidays, and I hope those of you on holiday had a lovely time and are refreshed from the break. With this months’ Cyberbyte I want to highlight accessible resources from our partners at Lead Scotland. It is extremely … Read more
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Police Scotland preventions teams would like to highlight the rise in fuel thefts following the dramatic increase in fuel prices across Scotland. All types of fuel are being targeted from domestic heating oil, petrol and diesel to vehicle tanks to commercial fuels stored on farms and construction sites. We would like to remind you of … Read more
Click on the image above for information about current scams, including Solar Panels, Council Personnel Impersonation and Skin Lightening Products.
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