Hints and tips
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), an individual has the right to request a copy of any data that is held on them (subject to a few exclusions). This is known as a Subject Access Request or SAR. Such requests do not have to take any standard format, or use any particular form or …
Social media has become an integral part of our lives, connecting us to friends and family, providing us with news and information, and giving us a platform to express ourselves. However, with the rise of social media also comes the potential for misuse and misinformation. In this article, we’ll go over some dos and don’ts …
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 …
Did you know that the Search bar at the top of the Microsoft Teams application can do quite a bit more than just search for things? It’s also a very handy command bar, and there are a lot more useful things that you can use it for. Try some of these: /files – Shows a …
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 …
The telephone scams are continuing, with a few different ones to be aware of. Automated calls informing you that you’ve placed an Amazon order for an expensive item, or that your Amazon Prime membership is renewing are undoubtedly bogus. Automated calls informing you of a problem with your National Insurance number and threatening your arrest …
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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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 …
