Andy’s Tech Talks

🛫 Why Your Summer Holiday Flights Are Getting More Expensive and How AI Bots Are Behind It

✈️ Have you noticed your summer holiday flights are unusually expensive this year?

Jul 28 • 

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🚫 QR Code Parking Scams in the UK - How to Spot Fake Stickers and Avoid Fraud

QR parking scams are on the rise across the UK. Learn how fake QR code stickers trick drivers and how you can avoid losing money to parking meter fraud.

Jul 26 • 

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This Successful Vishing Call Took Less Than 30 Seconds - Here’s What It Gained

A real-world example of how a 30-second phone call helped scammers confirm personal data, and how to protect yourself from similar vishing attacks.

Jul 23 • 

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June 2025

My CISSP Certification Journey: 6-Month Study Plan and Preparation Tips

It’s been quite some time since my last post, and for that, I apologise.

Jun 19 • 

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May 2025

Why CISSP Regulations Are Harder Than Expected: My Study Journey

Important Laws and Regulations (OBJ 1.4)

May 7 • 

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The M&S, Co-op & Harrods Hack: When the Help Desk Becomes the Weak Link

I’ve been tracking the cyberattacks on Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods every day via Google News.

May 5 • 

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💼 Most Cyber Jobs Aren’t About Hacking

🩸I gave blood a few months ago and ended up giving cyber security advice to a nurse from India, who’s doing an ethical hacking course 😮

May 5 • 

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🏠 Why I’ve Moved from Beehiiv to Substack

Taking a step back, starting fresh, and why Substack feels like home for now.

May 5 • 

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March 2025

Caught on Camera: How Technology Helped Uncover Suspicious Activity in My Neighbourhood

Learn how technology, including security cameras and the Nextdoor app, helped identify suspicious activity and prevent crime in a UK neighbourhood.

Mar 29 • 

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My First In-Person Experience at the Neighbourhood Watch Quarterly Committee Meeting | Cyberhood Watch Ambassador

Discover my first experience at the Neighbourhood Watch Bexleyheath quarterly meeting as a Cyberhood Watch Ambassador. Insights on community safety…

Mar 1 • 

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February 2025

My first Cyberhood Watch Ambassador meeting

My first experience as a Cyberhood Watch Ambassador was insightful yet surprising. Discover my observations, lessons learned, and hopes for future…

Feb 24 • 

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My journey as Cyberhood Watch Ambassador

Starting a career in Cyber Security

Feb 22 • 

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