Katie Baker

London

Writer and Podcaster at Freelance

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What Is Identity Theft & How Can You Prevent It?

2 weeks ago | em360tech.com | Katie Baker

Imagine waking up to discover your bank account is empty, your credit cards are maxed out, and there's a loan taken out in your name—all done by someone you've never met. This is the harsh reality of identity theft. Protecting your personal information has never been more critical, as cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to steal your data. We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide to identity theft as well as how to prevent and report it. What is Identity Theft?
Legal Aid Cyber Attack Puts Thousands At Risk

2 weeks ago | em360tech.com | Katie Baker

The personal data of over a hundred thousand UK Citizens has been downloaded by dangerous cybercriminals as part of a cyber attack on legal aid consumers. The data breach affects all people who applied for legal aid dating back to 2010. Potentially the most concerning for those affected, the data contains both financial details and criminal records. It also covers comprehensive personal details like full names, contact details, addresses, date of birth and national insurance numbers.
What is AI Alive? Inside TikTok's Controversial New Image To Video Tool

3 weeks ago | em360tech.com | Katie Baker

TikTok have just launched a new AI feature designed to turn your pictures into dynamic, moving videos. Users will be able to either allow the AI to intuitively make videos from their images, deciding on movement, atmospherics and even sounds to add or they can give specific text based prompts to direct the video.
What Is A Computer Worm? And How To Prevent Them?

3 weeks ago | em360tech.com | Katie Baker

Forget the slow crawl of an earthworm through soil. In the digital realm, a "worm" signifies a far more agile and menacing entity: a self-replicating program that can silently burrow through computer networks, leaving disruption in its path. Computer worms can be deadly to your system. We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide on what computer worms really are and how to prevent them. What Is A Computer Worm? A computer worm is a malicious form of software.
What Is A Supply Chain Attack? Don't Let Your Partners Be Your Weakest Link

1 month ago | em360tech.com | Katie Baker

Supply chain attacks target vulnerabilities in external vendors and partners. Securing your organization means looking beyond your internal processes and security method to prevent back door access. By compromising a trusted partner, attackers can gain indirect access to bigger, more lucrative targets. This indirect access means bypassing traditional security measures and potentially causing widespread disruption.
What is an Evil Twin Attack and How To Prevent Them?

1 month ago | em360tech.com | Katie Baker

Free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop might be serving up more than just internet access. A deceptive fake version could be trying to trick you into connecting to it in order to intercept your browsing and steal your personal data- this is the nature of an evil twin attack. But what exactly is an evil twin attack, how do they work and how can you prevent being a victim of one? What Is An Evil Twin Attack?
What is BlueSnarfing? Your Guide To Avoid Bluetooth Pairing Attack

1 month ago | em360tech.com | Katie Baker

Think your phone is safe just because you haven't clicked a dodgy link? Think again. Lurking in the airwaves, a sneaky cyberattack could be snatching your contacts, messages, and even more. The attack method known as bluesnarfing exploits your Bluetooth device connections to help malicious actors gain unauthorized access to your data. But what exactly is a bluesnarfing attack, how do they work and, most importantly how can you prevent being a targeted by one?
What is a Drive By Download and How Can You Prevent Them?

1 month ago | em360tech.com | Katie Baker

Ever stumbled upon a website and felt a little…off? You may have been targeted by a drive by download. This sneaky cyber attack is able to download malicious code to your devices when you simply visit a compromised website. Drive by downloads exploit vulnerabilities lurking within web browsers, their plugins, and even the operating system itself. But what exactly is a drive by download, how do they work and, most importantly how can you prevent being a targeted by one?
Hertz Data Breach Compromises Drivers Licenses Following Cyber Attack

1 month ago | em360tech.com | Katie Baker

Car rental giant Hertz has been hit by a cyber attack that has compromised user data including customer’s full drivers licenses. The company confirmed that data was accessed by an unauthorised third party between October and December 2025 who exploited zero day vulnerabilities in the partner Cleo platformAs well as drivers licenses the stolen data includes names, contact information, dates of birth, credit card information and information related to workers' compensation claims.
What is GPT 4.1 & How To Use It?

1 month ago | em360tech.com | Katie Baker

OpenAI has just launched the release of its latest family of models. The family of models consists of GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 Mini, and GPT-4.1 Nano. They are available exclusively through the OpenAI API. This means you won't directly interact with "GPT-4.1 ChatGPT" in the same way you might use the standard ChatGPT interface. These models are specifically designed for integration into applications, services, and workflows through programmatic access.