Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has reported that cyber criminals are using malware that can log into compromised YouTube accounts and upload a gaming video (disguised as a game cheat) which distributes malware. The videos prompt gamers to click on a link in the description and disable Windows SmartScreen. This results in...
Tech Tip – Customise Google Chrome
If you’d like to customise and personalise your Chrome browser, including changing the colour, the theme, and the avatar, here’s how: - Click on the three dots (top right) and click on ‘Settings.’ - Click on ‘You and Google.’ - Pick a theme colour and pick an avatar. - To...
Featured Article : The Queen and iPad
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8th, we take a look at the technology the 96-year-old monarch was known to use during her reign. Did Queen Elizabeth Embrace or Avoid Tech? Queen Elizabeth II very much embraced and enjoyed technology, particularly what we would recognise as the...
Tech Insight : Sharing Files That Self-Destruct
In this insight, we take a look at some of the many options available for sharing files that self-destruct. Why? Many business IT users have occasions where they need to send sensitive information, e.g. passwords and other private work data and files but would feel uneasy about simply sending it...
Tech News : Android 13 : More For Work, But Still Enough For Play
With Google announcing that Android 13 gives businesses using Android Enterprise new ways to get more out of their devices, we take a look at what the more business focused OS offers. Simplifying The Separation And Management of Personal and Work Profiles Android’s Work profile already helps keep company data accessible and...
Security Stop-Press : Halford’s Spam Shame
A fine was imposed on Halfords by the UK's privacy regulator after numerous complaints were raised about a marketing email encouraging people to redeem a £50 voucher. Even though Halfords maintained that the £50 government-backed voucher represented a legitimate interest, the ICO said it was a marketing email which they...
Tech News : Wikipedia : Queen’s Status Updated In Just 2 Minutes
The speed at which the deaths of famous people are updated on Wikipedia was highlighted by the Queen’s Wikipedia page being updated just minutes after the first news reports of her death were made public. Twitter Account Monitored Update The “depths of Wikipedia” Twitter account reported that “the FIRST editor to...
Tech Tip : Stay Organised In Chrome By Pinning Important Tabs To The Left
If you’re working with lots of tabs open but want to be able to quickly locate essential web pages in your Google Chrome browser, try pinning important tabs to the left-hand side. Here’s how: - Right-click on the tab and select ‘Pin’. - The pinned tab will appear as a smaller...
Security Stop-Press : Malware Hidden In Space Telescope Photos
Security intelligence solutions company Securonix has warned that threat actors have been using the ‘Go’ programming language and a Microsoft Office attachment in a phishing email to launch malware attacks. If the recipient of the email opens it and has macros enabled, a photo from the James Webb Space Telescope is downloaded...
Tech Tip – Get Creative And Save Or Share Sketched Ideas Using Google Canvas
If you’d like a really fast way to sketch out your creative ideas on a digital canvas and quickly download or share the image, try Google Canvas. Here’s how it works: - Go to https://canvas.apps.chrome/. - Choose a pen, pencil, crayon, eraser, colour, size, and opacity from the left-hand menu. Click...