Fraud & Scams
Scam emails from @gateway.gov.uk
Scam emails pretending to be from the Government Gateway are being set out again. Be careful as they are getting more and more convincing to the casual user.
Broadband
Why is this taking so long?
There are many reasons why your internet may not be trundling along as fast as you are expecting, from poor broadband supply to malware and viruses.
Windows 10
Get Windows 10
Users of Microsoft Windows 7 & 8 will start to notice a new icon in their system tray with the slanted Windows logo informing them of the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 10. No, it’s not a virus or malware, it’s a genuine offer from Microsoft.
Anyone currently using a genuine Windows 7 (with SP1) or 8.1 PC or on Windows Phone 8.1 will have the opportunity to upgrade, for free, to Windows 10 when it is released in July this year.
Malware
Could your WiFi router be hosting a backdoor allowing hackers to access your network?
Several new exploits have been identified recently that are designed to attach your home or business router from inside, and install code to allow hackers to open a backdoor to your network and your data.
Broadband
Shropshire is going superfast
The government’s Broadband Delivery UK which aims to have 90% of the UK connected to superfast broadband by next year, and basic broadband access for everyone.