Ignoring a genuine breach notification can expose you to serious risks, but reacting to a fraudulent one can be even more damaging, so it’s important not to act on autopilot. Data breach alerts were once rare, but with breaches now…
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Steve Neal Hits the Podcast Scene (And Survives His First Appearance!) Steve Neal recently stepped into the world of podcasts for the very first time - bravely taking a seat opposite host Tish Hyland from Middlebrook Productions at the Worcestershire…
The new Hills Ford site at Blackpole Worcester is coming on really well. It is to be commissioned in the next few weeks, where they are expecting to open its doors on Monday 15th June 2026. As part of the…
In the digital graveyard, a new threat stirs: Out-of-support devices becoming thralls of malicious actors Outdated devices are often easy targets for attackers, especially if they have vulnerabilities that can be exploited and no patches are available due to their…
Should verified identities become the standard online? Australia’s social media ban for under-16s shows why verifying users identities matters. Australia has introduced a law banning under‑16s from having social media accounts, forcing platforms to remove young users or they will…
When you start using a new app and you’ll often be asked to grant it permissions. But blindly accepting them could expose you to serious privacy and security risks. App permissions act like quiet gatekeepers that control what information and…
Microsoft, as part of their Patch Tuesday updates, have released some security changes to how Remote Desktop (RDP) connections function. Previously, if you had a saved RDP connection to a server or another computer etc you could click into it…
With so much of our daily life happening online, it’s natural to wonder whether you really need a VPN at home. While VPNs are often associated with travel, public Wi‑Fi, or remote work, they can also offer meaningful privacy benefits…
Passwords have become an issue where they are at risk from attackers. Passkeys help solve the issues that come along with passwords. A passkey is a modern, password‑free way to sign in to apps and websites. Instead of typing something…
It is terrifying that even in 2026, we are still seeing the same weak password patterns from previous years, despite cybersecurity awareness campaigns and improved authentication tools. Recent research into 2025 most commonly used passwords shows that passwords have remained…
