The BBC has launched CBBC Buzz, a new mobile community for under 13s to have fun and get creative with BBC shows, characters and each other. The app is available on Amazon Fire, Android and iOS and devices for free. Children can swipe through their feed of ultra-short videos, GIFs, quizzes and memes based on […]
Archive | Summer 2018
Malware: viruses, trojans, worms and bots
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 […]
What’s going to be happening in the world over the next few years…
and did you know…
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 […]
