Cyber Help and Advice

The Blockchain is an incredibly complex technology that operates around the cyber connected world 24/7, it never stops and never fails. The cryptocurrency transactions happen instantaneously, billions up billions of pounds worth of trades are going back and forth around the world. Any they have done for over a decade and will continue unabated.  I […]

Hybrid working is convenient and flexible, but cybersecurity is more difficult to monitor. More and more English organisations are employing the use of hybrid working, but there are inherent risks including data loss and fraud. The IT department are there for you if needed, but you have to help yourself as well, some of the

You can tell if your mobile phone is being monitored by watching for signs such as rapid battery drain, overheating, slow performance, unusual data usage, strange background noises on calls, unexpected camera/mic activation (green/orange dots on screen), or unfamiliar apps or texts.  Having said that these can also be normal issues, but if the problems

Quite simply Yes. Hackers can see you through your phone camera by installing spyware or malicious apps, a process known as “camfecting.”  This turns your device into a surveillance tool to take photos, record video, and even stream live footage, often without your knowledge. However, modern mobile phones have indicators like the green/orange dot to

While scams evolve with the times they are adaptable bless em, the methods for spotting and avoiding them often remain the same. Taking time to think before you act on any request for money or information don’t be fooled by these scamming lowlifes.  Please take these steps to protect yourself from scams: Advertisement If you

Whether its a PC, laptop, tablet or phone they are all at risk. Why? The main reason is that hackers want to break into your devices to gain control one way or the other for their own benefit. Usually the benefit is financial, but not always. If it is financial the most popular form of

VPN stand for Virtual Private Network, which is your private connection to the internet. When you connect without a VPN connection your links and internet traffic is freely available to your internet provider. Your website links, where you browse and the websites you visit can all be monitored and logged. How long you are connected

When you get phone calls using a name such as Mary Smith why is Mary not an English speaking native, it seems odd that she has an Asian accent and poor English, she’s a lowlife scammer!! So many of these scumbags give themselves western names with thick Asian accents how could we possibly be fooled,

In brief This is just a guide with little detail as to why or what happens if you don’t protect yourself. You can read my other articles to find out more. It is just meant as general advice 101. 1. Run updates, they are there to protect you from the latest threats. 2. Don’t open

Choose companies and brands you know and if you choose a store online that your not familiar check their accreditation or look them up on the companies house website if they are in the UK. Not all small businesses will be accredited, check for reviews and customer feedback. Visit their shop if they have one,