KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 8TH 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.
WalkSafe App Launched In Manchester
A free app that aims to keep people safe while walking and taking public transport is being rolled out across a city.
The WalkSafe app has gone live in Manchester and helps users to pick safe travel routes, sharing their location and alerting friends and family if they do not reach their destination.
The app, which also features a map of safe spaces in the city, has been backed by Manchester City Council.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr407kqgg2no
Source: BBC News
Suffolk Village Reconnected Wrong
Residents of a small village were reconnected to the wrong telephone lines after a pole carrying cables was damaged by a large vehicle.
Nearly five weeks after the incident on a country lane at Eastbridge, near Leiston in Suffolk, some phones are still not working properly.
With poor mobile signals, some residents said they relied on landlines for their calls and for confirmation of hospital appointments.
Openreach, which is responsible for telecoms infrastructure, said it was aware of some crossed lines and a permanent repair would be carried out soon.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c785y3ez44no
Source: BBC News
Tewkesbury Borough Council Cyber Attack
A council has warned residents that many of its services are unavailable after a cyber attack.
On Wednesday afternoon, Tewkesbury Borough Council took "necessary cyber response steps" and began shutting down its systems following the incident.
An investigation into the attack is underway, and council leaders are working closely with the national cyber security centre and counter-fraud agency.
Residents and businesses are advised to only contact the council if it is "absolutely necessary".
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62r9d28456o
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called Sponge - Gallery Cleaner
It provides a method of cleaning and organizing your photo gallery. All it takes are swipes, and unwanted photos and videos will be removed from the gallery.
This app is free to download on Android devices only
App:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prismtree.sponge
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, has launched a student safety campaign, revealing the top frauds to look out for and how to prevent themselves from becoming a target.
This year, Action Fraud reveals the top five frauds most reported by those aged between 11 and 29 to give students and young people a heads up on what to look out to protect themselves.
These are:
1.Investment fraud
2. Fake job fraud
3. Rental fraud
4. Online shopping fraud
5. Ticket fraud
You can find more information on this, on the action fraud website actionfraud.police.uk
