ImmuniWeb Website Security Assessment Out of Beta
Back in January we took a close look at ImmuniWeb, the online website security assessment tool from High-Tech Bridge, and found it “combined the best of automated and manual website security testing”...
View ArticleFake: Your O2 Bill Is Ready Email
I have to admit that this one got me going for all of half a second as I am a O2 customer but fortunately the email is a fake. This latest email, which seems to be doing the rounds, purports ... Read...
View ArticleFake: PayPal We Need Your Help Emails
It seems to be a busy time for phishing, and other scam, emails at the moment. This time it is fake PayPal emails with the heading “We need your help”. The emails go on to say “Dear Customer, We need...
View ArticleReview: Swordfish Home Shredder
In this review we will be taking a look at the Swordfish Home Shredder (Model: 700XC). The Swordfish Home Shredder is a seven sheet cross-cut shredder which is designed for domestic purposes and can...
View ArticleFake: Booking.Com Reservation Confirmation Email
Beware of fake Booking.com Reservation Confirmation Emails. Now then, I like an away day as much as the next person. However, I do tend to like to book my own away days. So, imagine my surprise when I...
View ArticleWarning: Fake Customer Support Alerts
Currently filling our email boxes are fake “Customer Support” emails warning us “Your Online Access has been temporary disabled”. Whilst the email is plainly enough a phishing scam it does appear to be...
View ArticleFake: Watch Out For Fake Unity Voice Mail Notifications
As we become more dependent on electronic communications it can be easy to accidentally become victim to fake communications. This is most prevalent in electronic mail but can affect any internet based...
View ArticleWarning: Watch Out For Fake Sage Accounting Emails
A fake email doing the rounds at the moment purports to be from “Sage Accounting”. Emails, from the fake Sage Accounting sender, include the subject “Re: Invoice #[number]” and a message “Please see...
View ArticleGoogle Enhances Login Verification With USB Security Key
If someone asks you about two-factor authentication do you turn all wobbly with worry or do you raise an eyebrow and sing “Hurrah” and ask “When can I get it”? If you are a Google user you may already...
View ArticleScam Alert: Fake Email iTunes Alerts
At this time of year it can be easier to get caught out by fake emails particularly as we are all busy making online purchases. It is really important to watch out for unexpected emails and avoid...
View ArticleA Look At The Parental Controls Feature On The Tesco Hudl2
The hudl2 tablet, from Tesco, received one of our rare five star awards (see Review: Tesco hudl2 Android Tablet). In this article we will take a look at the Parental Controls features available in the...
View ArticleEmail Alert: Watch Out For Fake IFS Applications Emails
IFS Applications is a very good Enterprise grade application suite for managing all aspects of a business supply chain from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and manufacturing to project management,...
View ArticleScam Watch: Watch Out For Fake Invoice Advice Emails
It’s the start of the New Year and it already feels like the scammers are out in force. This latest scam email, doing the rounds in big numbers, even includes a pleasant “Good Morning, Happy New Year”...
View ArticleGoogle And Microsoft And Why Things Are Never Just Right And Wrong
The senior director of the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has hit out at Google for releasing information about a Microsoft product vulnerability, affecting Windows 8.1, just days before a...
View ArticleNew Report Highlights Top Ten Web Vulnerabilities
We have talked about the security of web based applications a number of times particularly as there can sometimes be a higher focus on the user experience than on the behind-the-scenes protection of an...
View ArticleSecurity Watch: Watch Out For Fake Tax Alert Emails
As electronic filing of UK tax returns are due by the end of January many people are probably busy completing their returns and trying to hit the deadlines to avoid potentially heavy fines. To make...
View ArticleBe Aware Of The Dangers Of Counterfeit Mobile Chargers
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is such an important safety aspect when working with mobile electrical devices and it is vitally important to work with a trustworthy partner when ensuring safety tests...
View ArticleShould UK Online Encrypted Communication Be Banned?
A recent Radio 5 discussion, concerning online privacy, discussed “Should the UK Intelligence Services have the right to read private messaging”. The discussion started, “Earlier this week David...
View ArticleAdobe Flash Player Security Vulnerability Identified
Computer Security Blogger Graham Cluley has recently reported on two vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash that, he says, “is being exploited by online criminals”. The first vulnerability is described in an...
View ArticleHow To: Dealing With Error Running Windows 10 Technical Preview In VirtualBox
A virtual environment is a great way of testing out preview, and other beta, software such as Windows 10 Technical Preview as it ensures the host machine is not affected by the software and sandboxes...
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