With so many smart devices now all around us in homes and offices, we look here at ways to minimise the risk of having your privacy invaded. The Internet of Things (IoT) IoT devices are those devices that are now present in most offices and homes that have a connection to the Internet and are, therefore, ‘smart’ and inter-connected….
A recent revision to the (draft) Online Safety Bill could mean that executives who don’t comply with the regulator’s information request could start facing penalties such as jail just two months after the bill becomes law. The Online Safety Bill The UK government’s Online Safety Bill, published in May 2021 and now introduced to parliament, is (draft) legislation that’s…
It has been reported that hackers have been using CAPTCHA verification tests to get around automated spam scanners and trick them into letting their phishing emails through, hiding hide malicious links in HTML files. This technique has been used before and the advice is to not open or click on links in any unsolicited and suspicious-looking emails.
A new feature to Chrome’s built-in password manager means that users will soon be able to store notes with their passwords. The feature, currently limited to Chrome’s latest Canary release, means that: – A “Notes” field will appear in Google Chrome’s password manager underneath the username and password fields. – The option will appear when either editing an existing…
In this insight we look at how hypermiling techniques and tools can help reduce fuel costs and help the environment. What Is Hypermiling? Hypermiling is driving (or flying) a vehicle with techniques that maximise fuel efficiency. Hypermiling enables car drivers, for example, to drive more economically, saving costly fuel and helping the environment. Hypermiling can help drivers to exceed…
A report by Security Company ‘Elevate’ has revealed that 3 per cent of users are responsible for 92 per cent of malware events for businesses, indicating that a small number of users create the most risk. 2016 to 2021 ‘The Size and Shape of Workforce Risk’ report, conducted on data provided to the Cyentia Institute by Elevate Security, included…
Proofpoint researchers have reported that, starting in early February, there has been a 500 per cent jump in mobile malware delivery attempts in Europe. Trend According to the researchers, this rise is in keeping with a trend that has been evident in the last few years where attackers have been increasing their attempts at smishing (SMS/text-based phishing) and sending…
In this article, we look at what Wordle is, and how a change of ownership has led to some online criticism. What Is Wordle? Wordle is a free, web-based word game where players have six chances to guess a randomly selected five-letter word. Each day there’s a different word to guess. Players choose letters from a virtual keyboard and…
In this insight, we look at what scalping is and why some people are looking to introduce legislation to stop it. Scalping The term “scalping” refers to stockpiling popular products and reselling them at a higher price for profit (the secondary resale market). This being a tech insight, this article will look at how technology is used in scalping…
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that all UK Crypto-ATMs must be shut down. The FCA says this is because none of the cryptoasset firms registered with the FCA have been approved to offer crypto ATM services. The FCA says: “We regularly warn consumers that cryptoassets are unregulated and high-risk which means people are very unlikely to have any…
