Your Data, Their Portal — The Hidden Risks of Digital Patient Forms
More and more dental and GP practices are asking patients to fill in online forms — often using third-party platforms. But do you really know who sees your data, where it goes, or how long it’s kept? I took a closer look... and it raised more questions than answers.
µPD765A Disc Controller – Primer
The µPD765A was a prevalent Floppy Disk Controller for many a home computer in the 80's. The Amstrad CPC was no exception. This is a primer for Writing Z80 assembler to access the controller direct. that I'll use for later articles on old school hacking. Want to know more?
UFW – Uncomplicated Firewall
This article emphasizes the importance of securing Raspberry Pi devices running Linux with basic firewall controls, especially for devices connected to the internet. It guides novice users through steps to install and configure the Uncomplicated Firewall (ufw), including enabling, allowing, and deleting rules, as well as monitoring logs for troubleshooting. Various commands and a basic script are also provided for reference.
Be Safe, It’s a Jungle out There…
You just can't go a day, week or month without some scammer slipping into your Direct Messages either through various Social Networks or WhatsApp Style texting etc. What can you do to try and protect yourself and what should you do if you've been a victim of fraud?
None Shall Pass
Given the focus and media attention on data breaches over recent years which have affected probably most major names you’ve bought something from, why do companies still find it so difficult to educate customer services staff on safe ways of handling customer queries and complaints?
Securing Your Facebook Account
With the volume of data breaches occurring today, it can be a minefield securing your social media accounts. This article will give you a quick run down on what to do to secure your data.
Adventures in GDPR Week 1…
Today I had to get up Über Early to take the car back to VW. One of its sensors was “impaired” according the error message it was spewing out (This is a different story though). I was asked to get the car in for 7:30am!!! FFS… That’s inhumane… Surely that in itself is a violation of 1998 Human Right Act…
Who Says Crime Doesn’t Pay?…
Unfortunately I was a victim of crime at some point overnight. I’d discovered that my Garage door had been Jemmied open and the thieves stole two bikes, a Land […]
How Anonymous is Anonymous?
With the Internet of Things, companies and researchers are finding innovative ways to collect and process data about our habits, thoughts, desires, usage and even what we search for on […]
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