KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST 2024
Welcome to another low down on all the latest Tech news, Tips and Tricks to help you keep up to date with the latest from the Tech world!
You can hear the feature On Air on a Sunday with Mark, and throughout the week.
Cyber Attack On Councils Across Greater Manchester
A cyber attack on councils across Greater Manchester has left thousands of residents vulnerable to a phishing scam.
The attack, which initially hit one borough last week and spread over the weekend, on software company Locata downed the housing websites for Manchester, Salford and Bolton councils.
It has also led to thousands of users being sent a phishing email asking them to "activate your tenancy options" and hand over personal data.
Locata, which provides housing software for councils across the country, has apologised for the disruption.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn87y0n4jvlo
Source: BBC News
Mobile Phone Bans In Scottish Schools
Headteachers will be given Scottish government backing to introduce mobile phone bans in schools.
Under new guidance pupils could be required to hand over devices before classes or be banned from using them on school trips as part of efforts to crack down on disruptions such as distracting notifications or filming instances of bullying.
However, ministers said consideration should be given to pupils who have good reasons to have a phone. Examples would include if they are a carer, have medical conditions or have additional support needs.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1k3jdrl3eeo
Source: BBC News
Facebook Scammers - Caravan Holidays
Scammers are using Facebook to target people looking for caravan holidays and catfish them out of money.
Ann Crofts, 53, paid a £75 deposit for a caravan holiday at New Quay, Ceredigion, only to learn her details were used to set up a shopping account.
And a 17-year-old who paid a £240 deposit to someone advertising a caravan holiday turned up at the site to be told the caravan she booked did not exist.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4ge9043022o
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called Medicine Pro health log.
It’s a mobile application designed to manage your medication treatments. It allows you to track prescriptions, set reminders so you never miss a dose, and access detailed information on every medication you take.
The App is free to download on IOS and Android Devices
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=health.doctor.pill.my_medicine.pro
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/ae/app/my-medicine-pro-health-log/id6503163778
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Most of us at some point have been unable to access important data, whether it's work documents, photos, videos, contact details or other personal information.
Making backups doesn't take very long, and can usually be set up to take place automatically. So a little planning in advance to make backups could save you a lot of stress should the worst happen.
