Some examples of Malware: https://blog.bham.ac.uk/itsecurity/category/malicious-email/examples-of-malicious-email/ Example No. 1: Resume or job applicant emails Example No. 2: Phishing spyware emails claiming to be from eCommerce giant Amazon Example No. 3: Invoices Example No. 4: Spam that exploits the theme of major sporting events Example No. 5. Terrorism-themed spam Example No. 6 Emails providing “security reports” Example […]
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What’s going to be happening in the world over the next few years…
and did you know…
The Internet of Things
Are you already part of the internet of things? 1. Amazon Echo Say no more… 2. Nest The Nest thermostat helps with controlling energy consumption. 3. Wink And Philips Hue For all your lighting automation 4. Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller and if you live in a hot country, how about the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. 5. […]
Phishing
Can you spot a phishing email? and how about this…
Norton App Lock
This is one of many apps out there which can secure individual apps on your device. Please bear in mind that after you have set it up no one will be able to access specific apps or settings (or even uninstall it) so use with care. However, we are going to go through it in […]
Wallpapers and Widgets
Wallpapers form the backdrop to your device and personalise it. However, there are many more things you can personalise on your device. Download Zedge and change your wallpaper and notifications. Widgets are really just mini versions of an app which can work dynamically on your screen without you having to open them. Often they can […]
An account on your tablet and Google Play
Using a tablet or a smartphone without an account (gmail for android, itunes for apple) renders the device farily useless. Not having it able to connect to the internet does the same. You need the account so that you can download apps and make use of the numerous features the device uses. Many apps also […]
Facebook update to policies
It’s the season for data security and Facebook is almost at the head of the leaderboard. If you use Facebook you will recently have been asked to agree new terms in order to continue to use Facebook. If, like many you have simply agreed, we have a transcript of what you agreed or didn’t agree […]
East Riding Data Observatory
The East Riding Data Observatory provides access to information on a wide range of themes collected from national and local data sources and can be analysed and reported on by Local Authorities, Partner Agencies and members of the Public. This website provides easy access to key statistics and area profiles using interactive maps, dynamic charts […]
Royalty Free Images – Wikimedia and Pixabay
Most images on the internet are copyrighted and so should not be re-used. They are covered by particular types of licence and many have to be paid for (royalties). Those that you can use are often covered by creative commons licences which ask you to credit the owner of the image in a variety of […]
