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Company Check : NHS Supplier Fined £3m Over 2022 Ransomware Failures

A software provider to the NHS has been fined £3.07 million after serious security lapses allowed hackers to steal sensitive personal data in a 2022 ransomware attack. A Breach With Real-World Impact The penalty, issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), follows a detailed investigation into Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd. In August 2022, the … Continue reading Company Check : NHS Supplier Fined £3m Over 2022 Ransomware Failures


Security Stop Press : ‘Have I Been Pwned’ Mailing List Stolen in Phishing Attack

Troy Hunt (creator of ‘Have I Been Pwned’) has confirmed his blog’s mailing list was compromised after he fell for a phishing attack mimicking Mailchimp. Hunt says that while he was jet-lagged in London, he received a convincing phishing email prompting him to log into a fake Mailchimp site, mailchimp-sso.com. Hunt says he entered his … Continue reading Security Stop Press : ‘Have I Been Pwned’ Mailing List Stolen in Phishing Attack


Sustainability-in-Tech : New Algorithm Makes Quantum Simulations 10x More Efficient

UK startup Phasecraft says its new THRIFT algorithm makes quantum simulations 10 times larger and longer, potentially unlocking major breakthroughs in materials, energy, and climate tech. Breakthrough Phasecraft, a Bristol- and London-based quantum computing startup, has announced what it calls the most significant leap yet in quantum simulation efficiency. Its new algorithm, THRIFT, allows simulations … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : New Algorithm Makes Quantum Simulations 10x More Efficient


Video Update : 5 Ways To Use ChatGPT’s New Image Feature

ChatGPT has recently made a dramatic difference to the images you can produce and this video provides five examples of how it can be used – impressive stuff! [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first] https://mklink-videos.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/2025-April-5-Ways-To-Use-ChatGPT-Image-Feature.mp4


Tech Tip – Turn Your Phone Into a Handy Magnifying Glass

Did you know your phone can double up as a magnifying glass? If you don’t have your glasses to hand, this built-in feature lets you zoom in on labels, menus or instructions using your phone’s camera, perfect when you’re out and about. How To Use It On iPhone: – Open the Settings app. – Tap … Continue reading Tech Tip – Turn Your Phone Into a Handy Magnifying Glass