by Damien Biddulph | Oct 22, 2021 | Apple, Apps, Mobile, Security, Tech News
In Apple’s new “Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of Apps” white paper, it describes the threat posed by ‘sideloading’ on its App Stores. Here’s what you need to know. Sideloading Sideloading normally refers to transferring a file between two local devices...
by Damien Biddulph | Oct 22, 2021 | Apps, Legislation, Security, Tech News
Microsoft’s LinkedIn will be replaced with a “no social feed” version in China after criticism from the US that it has been complicit in the censorship of posts and profiles from Western journalists. Accusations From Home The accusations that LinkedIn appeared to be...
by Damien Biddulph | Oct 22, 2021 | Legislation, Security, Tech News
The international Counter-Ransomware members from 30 countries have issued a joint statement outlining their intent to take action to counter the growing threat posed by ransomware. What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts the important files...
by Damien Biddulph | Oct 22, 2021 | Data Breach, Security, Tech News
Many cybers attacks now take the form of using fake/spoof communication to trick victims into parting with personal (or company) data, or money. We take a look at some of the most popular and widely reported methods and how to avoid falling victim to them. Phishing...
by Damien Biddulph | Oct 22, 2021 | Apps, Security, tech tip
Facebook has just enabled encrypted backups for WhatsApp messages to Google Drive or Apple’s iCloud. The feature, however, is not enabled by default so, if you’d like to backup your important WhatsApp messages, here’s how to turn the feature on: – In the latest...
by Damien Biddulph | Oct 15, 2021 | Legislation, Security, Tech News
In this tech-insight, we look at the role of the Information Commissioner’s Office, and how it can be a source of valuable compliance information and help to businesses. What Is It? The Information Commissioner’s Office is the UK’s independent, non-departmental public...
