A common method used by criminals to trick victims is the fake invoice. You may receive an email from a typically unknown sender, informing you that an invoice is overdue and has not been paid. Usually such emails will include the invoice in question as an attachment. Most people would be concerned to receive such …
Is your device putting you and your data at risk? The world of technology is a fascinating and ever-changing one. With the demand for shiny new things ever increasing, manufacturers often strive to reduce the time between a concept and a product. Unfortunately, this does mean that products are frequently released without having been fully …
Sadly, there are many dangers lurking on the internet. Cyber-criminals can steal your identity, your money, and your credit card information. They can also use your computer to attack other computers on the internet, and they can find out where you live by looking at your IP address. You can protect yourself by using strong …
It’s important to use a different password for each site and system that you have an account for. Without this simple step, a single account being compromised in some way could easily lead to all of your accounts being compromised at once. Criminals use “credential stuffing” to try any set of compromised login details against …
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There are many telephone scams currently operating. If you get a call from “BT” or “Microsoft” regarding a problem with your Internet, it’ll be a scam. Similarly if you get a call telling you that your Amazon Prime subscription is about to renew, that’s a scam too. They all try to talk you through several …
Imagine losing all of your important documents, contacts, information and family photographs at the same time. No, really. Go on, give it some thought. All of your photos gone forever. It’s not a pleasant thought is it? Sadly as more information is held on computers and online, and as digital cameras and mobile phones replace …
With storms currently battering the UK, it’s agood idea to prepare for disruptions, just in case something goes wrong… With stormy weather, unfortunately there can be power problems. For that reason, it’s important to regularly save anything that you are working on, just so you don’t lose a morning’s work if the power goes off. …
Today (11th February 2020) is Safer Internet Day. That seems like a good time to remember a few simple ways to enjoy a safer Internet experience: Don’t use the same password for multiple sites. Be cautious of links in emails as they could be fake. Use a password manager. If something seems too good to …
Almost every day the press publishes stories about the latest organisation to leak private and/or personal information. Sometimes this is due to cyber crime, and sometimes it’s due to careless acts. Surely you wouldn’t be doing anything that could put information at risk, would you? Unfortunately there is one action that I see all too …
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