Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 16/10/2025A quick use of AI and I get the answer: "a panoramic view of Canberra, Australia, taken from the top of Mount Ainslie Lookout". Correct? 100
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 28/08/2025And so another academic year beckons complete with the busiest time of year for those working in IT in schools and colleges. Good luck, do what you "reasonably can", accept the chaos, and you will be fine...I hope! techandlearning.wordpress.com/2025/08/28/n...techandlearning.wordpress.comNew Academic Year: Here we go again…It’s the start of another academic year and for us in the tech side of EdTech, it is the busiest time of year. We have new staff and new students to get signed up and able to access sch… 010
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Looking forward to hearing the Rt Hon Jim Knight and Laura Knight speaking about AI in schools and balancing the need for innovation with the need for responsibility. Promises to be an excellent session. #ISCDig25 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 19/06/2025So looking forward to today and the ISC Digital Conference. So many interesting speakers am just gutted I have to actually choose and cant therefore attend all the sessions. #ISCDig25 010
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 14/06/2025"inaccessible without the use of Virtual Private Networks" So basically are accessible following a little bit of effort in installing commonly available VPN solutions. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTanzania blocks X because of pornography, says Information Minister Jerry SilaaThe content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 13/06/2025And yet another high street retailer is hit with a cyber incident. Seems to be a bit of a pattern at the moment. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukAdidas says customer data stolen in cyber attackThe sportswear giant says criminals accessed its systems through a "third-party customer service provider." 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 12/06/2025So maybe the M&S cyber incident started with a third party. To me this highlights that, after direct social engineering attacks such as phishing campaigns, third parties are the next biggest risk. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukIndian IT giant investigates M&S cyber-attack linkM&S said earlier this week that the hackers got into systems via a third party - but did not say who that was. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 11/06/2025AI which may resort to blackmail if threatened with being removed. Sounds like something we humans would do and isnt AI modelled on our intelligence ? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukAI system resorts to blackmail if told it will be removedIn a fictional scenario, the model was willing to expose that the engineer seeking to replace it was having an affair. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Really enjoyed speaking about cyber and AI at #EdexecLive today. My AI session was standing room only, I suspect as a result of the recent government announcements re: digital skills and AI. 110
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Nvidia is definitely riding the wave of AI excitement at the moment. I wonder how long this will continue. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukNvidia weathers tariff uncertainty to see surge in revenuesNvidia's share price rose by more than 5% in pre-market trading on Thursday after it beat Wall Street expectations. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Efficiency sounds good but at what costs? Flexibility? Services? Jobs? These things tend to exist in balance, so if we gain efficiency what are we losing? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukKent County Council to be subject of Reform's first Reform to begin Musk-style audits of councilsReform says a team lead by an as-yet unnamed tech entrepreneur will review council spending in Kent. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 08/06/2025AI and the need for data vs. creativity and the people creating new and creative content; Can they co-exist? Does a creator want better AI solutions which might in turn see then out of work? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukThe AI copyright standoff continues - with no solution in sightThe bitter row over how to protect artists in the artificial intelligence age returns to the Lords. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Every child will have contact with a stranger online. I dont think the issue here is strangers, as all my now friends were strangers once, but is where the conversation moves to the inappropriate or where it is clear that the person has malicious intent. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.uk'Every child will have contact with a stranger online' - charityAn anti-exploitation charity says its referral rates have risen by 233% in four years. 001
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Announcing the 3rd set of speakers for the ISC Digital Conference on June 19th at Roehampton Uni. Counting down with less than 2 months to go to what promises to be an exciting event. Get your tickets while there are still some left. www.isaschools.org.uk/event-calend... #ISCDigital25labs.ai 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Pirating of IPTV at an "industrial scale". Where there is money in it, I think this will continue to happen. It also introduces cyber risk as such illegal solutions dont tend to be secure. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFootball and other premium TV being pirated at 'industrial scale'New research singles out the Amazon Fire Stick as the most popular means of accessing illegal streams. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Its now just 2 weeks until the ISC Digital Conference at Roehampton; June 19th. Can't wait for what promises to be a packed and interesting day. A limited number of tickets are still available. www.isaschools.org.uk/event-calend... #ISCDigital25 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 05/06/2025A cyber attack and possible implications on livelihood and even life. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTfL licencing delays a 'matter of life and death', family saysRobert Dale had a heart attack while waiting for his private hire licence to be renewed. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Are you sitting comfortably? After a recent task going poorly I got to thinking if the comfort we want is what we really need. Do we need desirable difficulty and for things to occasionally go a little Pete Tong? techandlearning.wordpress.com/2025/06/04/a...techandlearning.wordpress.comAre you sitting comfortably?I had cause to undertake a task the other day which brought me well outside my comfort zone. Am not going to go into any great detail as to the nature of the task but it is enough to say it was … 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Crypto being used to fund political parties, where crypto lacks any real legislation or governance. I sense the potential for this to be misused to bypass financial regulation in relation to political fund raising. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukReform UK to accept Bitcoin donations, says FarageThe party would be the UK's first to accept the cryptocurrency as regulation discussion continues. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 03/06/2025I get the logic of delaying access to smartphones for children however doesnt this just push the problem further down the line? When they get to year 10 will they receive additional support on smartphones and the implications and risks? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBerkshire parents join smartphone-free campaignTwo schools in Berkshire are asking students to hand phones in at the start of the school day. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Nice to see a data centre project including consideration of power needs and environmental sustainability. As we use more AI tools, we will need more data centres. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPlanned Elsham Wolds data centre could create up to 1,000 jobsThe proposed site at Elsham Wolds in North LIncolnshire would be used to train AI models. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 31/05/2025The best way to test security is to have someone external try to break in. This is why from a cyber point of view penetration testing and re-teaming are both worthwhile activities. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMeet the team breaking into top-secret HQ'sHear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 30/05/2025How much does the content children have access to shape their views of the world? I suspect quite a bit however the challenge is technology now provides access to all this content, which wasn't previously accessible. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.uk'I thought the abuse was normal - he was my first proper boyfriend'Lucy’s relationship was "like something out of a rom-com”, but quickly became abusive. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 29/05/2025People "will find a way to harmful content"; The kids sum it up perfectly. The solution therefore has to be a combination of education and some legislation. At the moment I feel the force lies too much on prohibition and legislation as the answer. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPeople 'will find a way' to harmful content, say teenagersA group of students reflecting on Ofcom's crackdown say harmful content is difficult to get rid of. 010
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Scammers focus is on financial gain without any care for the damage, upset and harm they cause. As such our vulnerable are likely most at risk, so it is for everyone to be vigilant and try to support and protect those who scammers may seek to target. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukRomance fraud: Widowed grandmother conned out of £27kThe family of woman who lost almost £30,000 in scams say she was targeted after being widowed. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Information moves fast, independent of whether it is true or false, and some would suggest that false info moves faster. We need to be more critical and careful on what we share, comment on, etc as our interactions can feed the flame of false content. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukRumoured assault in Bracknell 'appears to be fake', police sayDetails of the rumoured sexual assault were shared on Facebook but it has not been reported to police. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Cyber attacks are often reported but this time the true length and depth of impact is being reported. The impact goes way beyond the initial attack or ransomware, but spans a period of recovering which can run to months or even years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukKent shoppers still experiencing cyber-attack impactShoppers in West Kent are still experiencing shortages at Co-op and M&S after recent cyber-attacks. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 25/05/2025AI and policing has always been a sensitive subject although in this case there is some suggestion of exploring the ethical risks and meeting ethical standards. One of AIs strengths is patterns, so I can see potential in this usage. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukCheshire Police harnessing AI to help officers catch stalkersCheshire Police is the UK's first force to use AI to help spot early warning signs of stalking. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 24/05/2025Not sure how I feel about AI being used to recreate dead people; Is it even a recreation? But love the point at the bottom of the article on how tech can be used "to break a window or rip down a wall' or "as a tool to build a house" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukAI version of dead Arizona man addresses killer during sentencingWith the help of artificial intelligence, a man was 'brought back to life' at his killer's sentencing to deliver a victim's statement himself. 011
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Another example of the need to take care when outlining the impact of an attack; You might find yourself to be wrong once proper investigation has been undertaken. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukCo-op DragonForce cyber attack includes customer data, firm admitsThe firm previously said there was "no evidence that customer data was compromised". 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings......what only two? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTwo porn sites investigated for suspected age check failingsThe UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 21/05/2025It is now less than 1 month to the ISC Digital Conference, with so many amazing speakers on the agenda it promises to be an excellent event. Tickets are still available: www.isaschools.org.uk/event-calend... #ISCDigital25 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Online bank outages; Did we have these issues in the days of the passbook? (Showing my age there!) But equally the ability to easy pay, transfer, get loans, etc. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPay day banking outages hit 1.2m people, banks revealIn a letters to MPs, four major banks have set out the extent of the disruption caused in February's outage. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Apple vs. a US Judge; Is it uncompetitive if your business created and manage the market? Without the business the market, wouldnt exist as it is. These issues grow as tech and markets coalesce around a few big tech vendors. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukApple hits back at US judge's 'extraordinary' contempt orderThe legal battle - started by Epic Games - could determine the future of the highly lucrative App Store. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Its now a month to the ISC Digital Conference being held this year at Roehampton University on June 19th. Ill be there, speaking on cyber security for schools and colleges. Tickets are available here> www.isaschools.org.uk/event-calend... #ISCDigital25 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Online safety vs. privacy but this time revolving around Wikipedia rather than social media. Its a balancing act sadly. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukWikipedia legally challenges 'flawed' online safety rulesIt argues the regulations could threaten the privacy and safety of Wikipedia's volunteer contributors. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 18/05/2025The issue is criminals need to get it right once to breach an org, but those defending need to get it right every single day of every year. So you can spend as much as you like and it still wont be enough to stop the risk. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukCyber attacks 'more sophisticated' says former West Midlands MayorFormer John Lewis boss Andy Street says businesses are spending millions defending themselves. 011
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 17/05/2025So install of a 5G mast is blocked. I wonder if in a year or so there will be a complaint regarding access to a mobile signal? Its all about balance; We cant have the connectivity without the masts. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukRBWM council rejects new 5G mast near Ascot racecourseA proposed site close to Ascot racecourse is refused over concerns about its affect on the scenery. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 16/05/2025How can schools justify spending money on pouches for students to lock their devices away? I suspect in this case the school may have a partnership judging by the banner in the photo. Mobiles need managed, but I dont think bans or spending on locks is the way. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPupils at two Edinburgh schools will have to lock up their mobilesPortobello and Queensferry High Schools will try to make campuses "phone-free" zones by locking devices away for most of the day. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 15/05/2025We think of cyber crime and criminals, but what of legitimate businesses making money from creating spy and surveillance tools? The tools are often the same or similar, but its the user or usage which differs; Does that matter? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMaker of Pegasus spyware told to pay $167m for WhatsApp hackJournalists and activists say the software is used by authoritarian regimes to spy on them. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 14/05/2025For me the problem is always going to be that monitoring of posts is too slow; When something goes viral it gets there quickly, far quicker than any moderator can act. And thats before you even consider WHO is responsible for deciding what is misleading. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukOfcom needs more powers to remove misleading posts, says watchdogIt says the 2024 summer riots showed the regulator does not have the tools to stop the spread of viral misinformation. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Big retailers get hit with a cyber incident and its all over the news as it impacts our ability to shop, etc, but school incidents take lesser place in the news. With student data potentially in the wild surely the impact here is greater? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukSuffolk's Framlingham College targeted in cyber attackThe school says is it working with specialist technical experts and has isolated the issue. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Have got annoyed at the driver assistance tools on a couple of cars recently, bleeping at me or even taking over. Is this an example of the human not be fully considered in design? Is the a risk where AI is concerned? techandlearning.wordpress.com/2025/05/12/b...techandlearning.wordpress.comBleeping cars!I have recently had the opportunity to drive a more modern car, at least one which is more modern than my usual day to day run around. Now I love my technology but I can’t help but thin… 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Social media allows anyone to share content on anything; Thats great in some ways but in others totally horrible and upsetting as in this case. But as long as some people like or repost, and dont report, it will go on happening. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMax Dixon: Stop killers 'glorifying' deaths online, mums sayLeanne Ekland, mother of Max Dixon, says a video posted by her son's killer from prison showed "no remorse". 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Tried this little Fake (AI) or Real test; Got some right but some wrong; this shows how difficult it is to spot AI fake content, and this situation is only going to get worse. So whats the solution? www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...bbc.co.ukCelebrity AI images featuring Jack Black, Aimee Lou Wood and Usher - BBC BitesizeChallenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks! 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Trade wars and national pride/needs and borders vs. a global world in terms of ideas, engineering and labour. Now square that circle! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukDesigned in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck in tariff tussleChina sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up? 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Cant believe it was a year ago that I got to speak in Venice at FutureShots ahead of my first (and last) experience on a Gondola. Great memories (and some trauma) remain. How time flies. techandlearning.wordpress.com/2024/05/11/t...techandlearning.wordpress.comThe Gondola IncidentI was very lucky to recently be invited to speak at the FutureShots conference in Venice at the amazing H-Farm campus, following on from a session working with IT staff in Cardiff, so it was a busy… 111
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Living life online runs the risk of inviting people the world over in. I think there is a big question as to how we separate our personal and professional personas given we are each, but a single person. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukLilly Sabri: I won't put my relationships on social media againThe influencer explains how she rebuilt her life after a podcast implicated her fiancé had had an affair. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Strong protections for children in relation to social media; Will that include addressing where parents are putting photos of their kids online, where their accounts have poor security and privacy settings? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukHarry and Meghan call for stronger social media protections for childrenThey told the BBC they want to ensure "no more kids are lost to social media" in unveiling a memorial. 000
Gary Henderson @garyhenderson18.bsky.social · 07/05/2025How to keep your child safe online? I suspect the key is openness, support, discussion, shared experiences online and more are the answer; its culture, empathy, etc. But that isnt always enough sadly. www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...bbc.co.ukWhat the Online Safety Act is - and how to keep children safe onlineTech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material. 000