The 2019 campaign focuses on different themes addressing the need for behavioural change and identifying opportunities to help you to recognise the risks of new technologies. Cyber hygiene is a reference to the practices and steps that use of computers and other devices take to maintain system health and improve online security. Much like physical […]
Category: StirCyberSec
New scam email….email Delivery Error for …
Today we have been made aware of the latest scam email circulating. It appears to be from a postmaster account and is regarding emails which have not been able to be delivered to your inbox. It may contain your correct email address and current date. There will be a link in the email to a […]
ScotlandIS and Scottish Government launch Cyber Scotland Week
Cyber Scotland Week, a joint initiative between ScotlandIS and the Scottish Government, will take place between 22-28 April 2019. A first of its kind for cyber in Scotland, Cyber Scotland Week draws together events across Scotland to showcase the innovation taking place across the sector, while raising awareness of good cyber resilience practice and promoting […]
New Scam… Smishing (scam by text message).
We have had a report that a student at another University has received a SMS Phishing message (text message) purporting to be from the University. The message states that the student’s attendance is below 60% and as such is in breach of their student loan terms. It then goes on to state that they need […]
Phishing emails
Receiving phishing emails is something that happens with a regular occurrence. We are always happy to help you identify these types of emails. Forward anything you are concerned about to information.centre@stir.ac.uk Recently a member of staff forwarded an email to us that was a very good example. Look at the email below carefully, be suspicious […]
Uni yearbook email circulating
We’ve been made aware of an email received by some students from a company called uniyearbook.com. Please be aware that this company is not affiliated with the University – it is an independent organisation selling a product. They do state this within the email text but in very small type at the bottom of the […]
You Said, We Did – Cybersecurity
You said.Can you provide more cybersecurity promotion and can you provide assistance on how to stay safe online. We Did.Cybersecurity is something that Information Services take very seriously.Over the last year we have run three targeted campaigns; Safer internet day – with blog posts and social media running over 2 weeks. We collaborated with Police […]
#StirCyberSec 2018 – Week 3 – Recognise Cyber Scams
The theme of this week aims to educate you on how to identify deceiving content in order to keep both yourself and your finances safe online. It’s also really important that you (as part of the University community) safeguard your university network account to protect the University network. Day 1: Is this a scam? Figure […]