Posts by Mike Knight
MSP Persuasion Tactic #3 : Social Proof
Introduction Social proof is one of the most powerful and widely used principles of persuasion. At its core, it reflects a simple human tendency: when we are uncertain about what to do, we look to others for guidance. This behaviour is deeply rooted in psychology. People assume that if others — particularly those similar to…
Read MoreBooking.com Breach Highlights Rise In Reservation Hijack Scams
Booking.com has reported a data breach involving customer reservation details, and the exposed data is already being used to carry out highly convincing “reservation hijack” scams. What Happened At Booking.com? Booking.com has confirmed that unauthorised third parties accessed customer reservation data, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses, and details of past and upcoming…
Read MoreFrance Plans Shift From Windows To Strengthen Sovereignty
France is planning to replace parts of its government use of Windows with Linux, signalling a wider shift across Europe to reduce reliance on US technology and regain control over critical digital infrastructure. A Move From Windows To Linux-Based Alternatives The French government has confirmed that it will begin moving some public sector systems away…
Read MoreGoogle Targets Back Button Hijacking In New Spam Crackdown
Google is introducing a new spam policy targeting “back button hijacking”, a deceptive tactic that traps users on websites, with penalties that could see offending sites pushed down or removed from search results. Spam Policy Change Under “Malicious Practices” Google has confirmed that from 15 June 2026, back button hijacking will be treated as an…
Read More£25M No-Bid Deal Keeps UK Police Radios Running Into 2030
UK police forces have awarded a £25 million no-bid contract to keep decades-old radio systems running, highlighting the growing cost and complexity of replacing critical national infrastructure. Issued by the Police Digital Service The contract, issued by the Police Digital Service to Motorola Solutions and Sepura, extends support for the UK’s Airwave communications network, which…
Read MoreMythos AI Sparks Cybersecurity Concerns
Anthropic’s new Mythos AI model is raising serious concerns after tests showed it can independently find and exploit software vulnerabilities, signalling a major change in how cyber risk may develop in the near future. Mythos AI Brings A New Level of Capability The model, developed by Anthropic as part of its Claude family, has not…
Read MoreHybrid Electric Heat Cuts Industrial Costs And Carbon
A new generation of high-temperature electric heating systems is allowing manufacturers to retrofit existing facilities with hybrid energy setups that reduce fossil fuel use while giving operators more control over energy costs. How Hybrid Electric Heat Works In Practice Heavy industry has long relied on fossil fuels to generate the extreme heat needed for processes…
Read MoreMSP Persuasion Tactic #2 : Commitment & Consistency
MSP Persuasion Tactic #2 : Commitment & Consistency Introduction Commitment and consistency is one of the most reliable and widely observed principles of persuasion. At its core, it reflects a simple but powerful human tendency: once people make a decision or take a position, they feel a strong internal pressure to behave consistently with it.…
Read MoreGreece To Ban Social Media For Under-15s
Greece is set to ban social media access for under-15s from 2027, marking a significant step in a growing global effort to limit the impact of platforms on young people’s health and behaviour. Why Is Greece Taking Action? The Greek government has positioned the move as a response to rising concerns about children’s mental health,…
Read MoreAI Models Caught Protecting Each Other In New Safety Study
New research has found that leading AI systems can resist shutdown and even act to protect other models, raising fresh concerns about how reliably they can be controlled in real-world use. What The New Research Found A new research paper led by Professor Dawn Song at UC Berkeley has identified a behaviour the authors call “peer-preservation”,…
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