Each year the festive season brings crisp mornings, sparkling celebrations, and cosy comforts. Unfortunately, the holiday season often coincides with a peak in cyber-criminal activities including fraud and phishing attempts, and this year is proving to be no exception. The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has put more power in the hands of these […]
Category: Cyber Security
Social Engineering with Professor Kevin Grant
We’re excited to announce that one of our very own, Professor Kevin Grant, Dean of Stirling Management School, (who also happens to have a mildly intimidating military background) will be hosting a seminar on Social Engineering. Yep, the kind that happens in the wild, not just in the lab. Whether you’re a seasoned pro at […]
Boost your Cyber-Security: Join our drop-in sessions!
In today’s digital age, staying cyber-secure is more important than ever. That’s why we’re excited to announce our upcoming Cyber-Security Drop-In Sessions! Whether you’re a tech novice or a seasoned pro, our expert is here to help you safeguard your devices and personal information. What to Expect: Why Attend? When and Where: Don’t miss out […]
New Malware Risk Alert
The University of Stirling Cyber Security team are aware of a new technique being used by cyber criminals to disseminate malicious software to unsuspecting computer users. You may come across this through clicking a link in an email or simply through visiting websites. The technique involves a pop-up or webpage redirection which asks you to […]
Updated Targeted Student Phishing Scams
We are aware of ongoing phishing scams and fraudulent schemes targeting students across the UK. Scammers are sending emails and making calls posing as University staff, financial institutions, or other trusted sources including SAAS, attempting to extract personal information or persuade students to make payments. Understanding Phishing Phishing is a form of cyber-attack where criminals […]
Data Protection and Privacy
Welcome back to our Cyber Security awareness series, where this month we’re looking at best practice for protecting valuable data and protecting privacy. Everyone has an interest in protecting their own data and privacy, and everyone at the University of Stirling has a responsibility to understand and adhere to their legal obligations towards data protection […]
Cyber Security and International Travel
Whether attending conferences, collaborating on research or just sightseeing, travelling abroad can be an enriching experience. However, it also exposes you to unique cyber security risks. This month, we’ll explore how to keep your digital assets safe and secure while travelling internationally. What Are the Cyber Security Risks When Travelling Abroad? How to Protect Your […]
Staff Digital Skills Training – what’s on next week
Boost your digital skills with our comprehensive staff training programme! Join us for specialised workshops in Microsoft, Learning & Teaching, Cyber Security, and Project Management. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your expertise. Sign up today. Take a look at the lineup of workshops happening next week – Monday, 27th May to Friday, 31st […]
Scam alert
We’ve been made aware of an ongoing scam affecting students across the UK. Callers are claiming to be from the university’s finance team and are telling the student they have been a victim of bank fraud. The scammers are hoping to gain access to personal information and money from the targeted students. The University of […]
Staff Digital Skills Training – what’s on next week
Boost your digital skills with our comprehensive staff training programme! Join us for specialised workshops in Microsoft, Learning & Teaching, Cyber Security, and Project Management. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your expertise. Sign up today. Take a look at the lineup of workshops happening next week – Monday, 20th May to Friday, 24th […]