Reboot I.T.

30/07/2026

And, it’s still there. AI hacks do damage shocker.

Researcher says months of coordination with Microsoft have yet to produce a robust mitigation

13/07/2026

Gigawiper. And I didn't choose the linked image. Even simply reposting links seems to be too much in these AI days.

09/07/2026

This is what a phishing email looks like and how you deal with it.

08/07/2026

Glad we’re in the EU then 👍

Everyone else must opt out manually if they don't fancy settings data shipped off-device

23/06/2026

Stay away from “file openers / converters” and don’t click on attachments….

Ask the “sender” if trusted, ignore if not.

An ongoing malware campaign is targeting WhatsApp users in multiple countries with deceptive messages that push VBScript files, leading to remote system access.

23/06/2026

Amusing, but shouldn’t be

File deletion dialog swaps recognizable names for internal gibberish

19/06/2026

Organisations using Fortinet services are being urged to take action following a campaign affecting firewalls and VPN gateways.

18/05/2026

Why I walk the line with the CSME and PSP. Update it.

Intel ME and AMD PSP: The silicon layer nobody certifies

18/05/2026

Here is all you need to know about the Secure Boot certificate expiry. The process can be carried out quickly, safely and remotely.

Healthcheck customers are prioritised. Thanks.

Don't leave your Secure Boot setting to chance!

Secure Boot certificates on most computers expire in June and October 2026, affecting Windows 11, Windows 10 and Linux systems with secure boot activated. Th...

08/05/2026

Not even April 1st. Chrome stopped being installed many moons ago. Edge’s security issues highlighted recently (remember I said never trust a browser with your passwords) means a new daily driver is a priority.

You did remember to opt out of AI, didn't you?