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Windows 11 optional update: Why it’s better to wait  

Microsoft has just announced an option for people to trial new features before their general release in Windows 11.  This isn’t about fixes to security flaws – everyone gets those at the same time.   This is an opportunity for businesses to jump the queue to receive new features and updates first.  Sound exciting?   Yes!   Worth the risk?   Not quite.  Our …

Charging in public places? Watch out for “juice jacking”

Airports, hotels, cafés, even shopping centres, offer public charging points where you can boost your phone or laptop battery on the go. They’ve been in the news after the FBI recently tweeted advice to stop using them. Crooks have figured out how to hijack USB ports to install malware and monitoring software onto devices as they charge. The security risk …

LinkedIn takes action to tackle fake accounts

LinkedIn is introducing new verification features over the coming months to help tackle fake accounts. The business-focused social platform is a fantastic place to connect with like-minded businesspeople, and to find new employees, jobs and opportunities. But thanks to this popularity, we’re seeing an increase in fake profiles, created by scammers for more sinister purposes. Bot-like accounts have been cropping …

Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams

One of the many cool things about the new wave of Artificial Intelligence tools is their ability to sound convincingly human. AI chatbots can be prompted to generate text that you’d never know was written by a robot. And they can keep producing it – quickly, and with minimal human intervention. So it’s no surprise that cyber criminals have been …