KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 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.
Poultry Factory Cyber Attack
Staff at a poultry factory in Norfolk have had their personal details stolen in a cyber attack.
Banham Poultry, based in Attleborough, said criminals had remotely accessed its system in the early hours of 18 August.
The company said information such as National Insurance numbers, copies of passports and bank details were accessed.
The company said it was providing staff with advice on credit monitoring and fraud detection following the security breach.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crkmrdx6z06o
Source: BBC News
Teenagers Learning Music Technology Skills
Teenagers have been learning the music technology skills needed to put on professional shows.
At The Gather in Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria, a group have been taking part in a series of workshops funded by Arts Council England.
The sessions equip them with the skills to polish the vocals and smooth the instrumental sounds of touring musicians.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c17gzgyr1l1o
Source: BBC News
Drones In Wales
Urgent parcels and medical supplies could soon be delivered to isolated areas in Wales by drones to help speed up the process.
Manufacturers have been testing out the technology in Snowdonia.
The UK government is currently considering allowing drones to deliver goods to rural areas to ensure remote regions are not left behind by advances in transport technology.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c17gznrqnk7o
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called IQAir
This app allows you to see what the air quality is like in a specific place and country, based on a global network of government monitoring stations as well as IQAir's very own validated sensors.
This app is great if you suffer from allergies, asthma, and other sensitive conditions.
This app is free to download on IOS and Android Devices
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airvisual
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/iqair-airvisual-air-quality/id1048912974
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Cyber criminals may contact you via email, text, phone call or via social media. They will often pretend to be someone (or an organisation) you trust.
It used to be easier to spot scams. They might contain bad spelling or grammar, come from an unusual email address, or feature imagery or design that feels ‘off’. But scams are getting smarter and some even fool the experts.
Criminals are increasingly using QR codes within phishing emails to trick users into visiting scam websites.
You can find out more on the National Cyber Security Centres (NCSC) website: www.ncsc.gov.uk
