Social Engineering

We’ve been getting a spate of phone calls at home. The conversation goes something like this: Me: Hello Them: Can I speak with Mr. Smith? (name changed, but it isn’t mine) Me: I’m sorry...
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Security Wizard

I’ve been a long time fan of Ian “Gizmo” Richards and in days past we’ve had quite a natter about tech items. Sadly his newsletter no longer runs but he does still maintain the...
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Loss of Trust

AV-Comparatives have, until recently, been a site I trust. I’ve referred you good readers to them before as a place of independence. But today, IMO, they’ve blown that trust. In their words: At...
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10 Internet Scams

Here are 10 of the most popular Internet Scams. I list them purely for your edification in the hopes that you don’t get caught out by them - or that you can use this as either a quick reference -...
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ISS Links

As today is my daughter’s 10th birthday (which is far more important than any country celebration <g>) I’m being lazy and just posting some links. The links will show you that I’m...
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DNS 201

It would appear that a certain Irish ISP (no names, no pack drill) has taken to blocking content they deem as unsuitable. This follows on from another Irish ISP that has adopted the “three strikes...
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