BUSINESSES of all sizes in Edinburgh are being encouraged to act now to keep their workplaces safe as part of a pioneering campaign launched this week by the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) with support from Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Continue reading Safer Business Stronger Scotland campaign urges businesses in Edinburgh to safeguard their future
WINTER sales shoppers in Scotland are being encouraged to steer clear of counterfeit goods as signs point to a rise in the damaging trade. Continue reading Faking Bad: Counterfeit Warning for Scotland’s Sale Shoppers
SHOPPERS are being urged to stay extra vigilant online following a spate of scams offering a chance for ‘lucky’ winners to land hoax vouchers with well-known UK supermarkets. Continue reading Cyber Experts Warn of Festive Season Supermarket Voucher Hoax
Scots are to be armed with a new tool to equip them with the digital know-how and best practice on how to tackle cyber crime. To coincide with Safer Internet Day 2018, the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) has revised its hugely successful cyber safety factsheets which aim to provide individuals and businesses with enhanced guidance to thwart e-crime. Continue reading Safe Surfing: free cyber safety factsheets available
PUBLIC WiFi networks can provide the perfect opportunity to fool unsuspecting users into sharing personal details, according to leading experts. In the run-up to Safer Internet Day, the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) is urging caution to those who connect to free WiFi hotspots due to potential risks many people will be unaware of. Continue reading Show caution when using public Wifi, warns industry expert
SNAPCHAT users are being warned of the inherent dangers associated with the opt-in ‘Snap Map’ feature that can allow live locations to be visible to other users. In the run-up to Safer Internet Day, the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) is urging users to be vigilant when using the feature which, when opted-in, grants the app permission to publish your exact location to everyone on your friend list. Continue reading Cyber security experts issue Snap Map warning
