by THEPCDR | Jun 4, 2020 | Security
I had a recent call from a customer who was concerned they had been a victim of a scam. They had purchased some branded accessories from an advert, that had appeared on their timeline on a social media platform. I am sure users of this kind of platform will have seen...
by THEPCDR | Jan 13, 2020 | Security, Tech Tips
On Tuesday 14th Jan 2020, Microsoft will officially end updates and support for Windows 7. The operating system will continue to function, Microsoft will stop offering technical support, software and security updates and fixes. Microsoft recommends replacing the...
by THEPCDR | Jun 18, 2018 | Security, Tech Tips
What is Illicit streaming Whilst streaming services like Now TV, Netflix, Amazon Fire TV Spotify etc, provide easy and affordable access to a multitude of legal content direct to your home. The UK government is waging a war against what it calls “illicit streaming...
by THEPCDR | Oct 25, 2017 | Security
Sim swap fraud is another form of cyber fraud set to blight our enjoyment of the equipment that has for many of become part of our everyday lives. This time it’s the humble smartphone and it’s probably not exactly what you think it is. It’s not a virus, in this...
by THEPCDR | Oct 16, 2017 | Security
It has been revealed that the security protocol WPA2, used by most domestic and commercial Wi-Fi networks has a vulnerability which allows the decryption of any data traffic. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA,WPA II) became available in 2003 developed by The Wi-Fi Alliance...
by THEPCDR | Sep 25, 2017 | Security
Is your password safe? How many times have you needed a password online and where? Stop don’t answer that question. Because already you are giving away information which may lead to a breach of your online security. It’s not an uncommon practice of one password to...
