In my spare time, I like playing with maps. It is quite amazing just how much information you can portray in a simple image. You can reference volumes, places, differences – you can even create heat maps if you like. I’ve not moved any of my 2D maps over to the playground yet, but I […]
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Social Graphing
I have recently revisited ways to visualise large, and complex data sets. As well as “traditional data”, I’ve ventured into “Social Graphing” too. This is the process of analysing data from Social Networks, and joining the dots to visualise links and interactions. This incredibly intricate data can be quickly assessed and categorised, highlighting areas of […]
Scamware, Scareware – BEWARE!
The influence for todays post comes from the Facebook Advert shown above. When using “reputable” sites, we expect the site owner to look after us. Of course, that’s a false expectation – a site owner using advertising as a revenue stream is really only protecting one thing: Their bottom line. Instead of scaring you into […]
The importance of e-mail security
The most recent Ransomware to hit the streets, Maktub, encrypts your files in seconds. The main infection vector – the e-terrorist’s favourite – Email. Fake invoice letters were sent out, following the compromise of at least one online database. Those who opened documents / clicked on links were infected. Several organisations reputations are in danger, […]
First Post
So, it seems that a good place to start any IT blog is with a post about Security. The Chief Constable of the Metropolitan Police – Essentially Great Britain’s most Senior Law Enforcement Officer – suggested that victims of bank fraud should not be reimbursed for their losses. Why? Because clearly victims of fraud have […]