Sam Alford

Consultant Auditor and Author

[Sam Alford @pppmauthor]

A brilliant example of how easy it it for hackers to impersonate us & get personal data. As well as 2 factor authentication we need to start thinking about "safe words" so that we can confirm the person we are speaking to isn't a bot - great work from @RachelTobac

[Rachel Tobac @RachelTobac]

Please share this live hacking video with your loved ones so they can see just how easy it is to fake caller ID (and even clone a voice) to demand money or data over a scam phone call.
I’m hoping this demo helps even 1 person shut down a hacking attempt.

[hughesy @hughesy_alty]

Please retweet

[Greater Manchester Information and Data Governance @GM_Infogov]

This #DataPrivacyWeek (Jan 21 to 27), remember that #privacy is everyone's business.
📊If you collect it, protect it🛡️
↘️https://t.co/w5XLXO5OuC @StaySafeOnline #SundayMotivation

[Rachel Tobac @RachelTobac]

Here’s an example of a common phone call scam hitting folks right now — the criminal uses AI to clone the voice of a loved one (often a child, nephew, grandson, etc) and call you. When you pick up they tell you they’re in trouble and need money for bail, etc.
Voice cloning only takes me 2 minutes and could trick folks out of thousands, make sure your loved ones and coworkers are aware.

[Sam Alford @pppmauthor]

Great to see so many familiar names on the list. Now to make a choice … it’s going to be hard!!!

[Altrincham & Sale Chamber Of Commerce @altichamber]

We have had an amazing 212 nominations for our #ASCCAwards this year - Congratulations to them all.

We will let the nominees know more soon but wanted to share our master list ASAP.

Voting is now open on SurveyMonkey
https://t.co/ojYgFYMwHP
@TraffordCouncil @AltrinchamBID

[Trafford Police (GMP) @GMPTrafford]

#WATCH | Officers are conducting traffic operations in #Timperley this morning.

Our specialist operations team are working with multi-agency partners to tackle those using our road network illegally.

#OpAVRO

[Sam Alford @pppmauthor]

@GeorgieSpeaking @altrinchamhq @darrenproctordj @MaskellOptom It was a great party and a lovely and unusual way to celebrate a business anniversary

[Sam Alford @pppmauthor]

Great to see @altrinchamhq, and @darrenproctordj this afternoon at the @MaskellOptom - #EyeFest … superb weather and great vibes

[Maskell+Josephson @MaskellOptom]

It's #EyeFest day today! If you're joining us at Bowdonbury make sure you tag us in and say "hi".
If you're celebrating anything when here (birthdays, anniversaries etc) then let me know! 40 years in #Altrincham - time to par-tay!

[Sam Alford @pppmauthor]

@AltrinchamRes @CheshireFL @altrinchamfc @robinsyouth 3 is the Office Choice for @PPPManagement

[Altrincham FC Reserves @AltrinchamRes]

We are on the look out for pre season friendlies

Unfortunately we can not host but we more than happy to contribute with fees etc

@altrinchamfc @CheshireFL @nwcfl @NorthernPremLge @nonleaguemanc @Manchester_FA

[Sam Alford @pppmauthor]

@GeorgieSpeaking @altichamber @Sue_Aldridge @PPPManagement @PSGLaw @HRDeptTraff_War @Ezhampers12 @EMLtd @SlaterHeelisLaw @AaronsLegal @BizGrowthHub Thanks @GeorgieSpeaking it was great to have so much engagement from the floor

[Sam Alford @pppmauthor]

#ThursdayThoughts today includes the latest cyber risks in the NW - at an all time high because of #CoronationWeekend and #Eurovision2023 also hints and tips, fines and advice including the latest from @ICOnews, @northwestcrc, and the @NCSC CyberFlix Video for 11-14 yr olds

[Sam Alford @pppmauthor]

@altichamber @Sue_Aldridge @PPPManagement @PSGLaw @HRDeptTraff_War @Ezhampers12 @EMLtd @SlaterHeelisLaw @AaronsLegal @BizGrowthHub It was a pleasure. So pleased to have such an engaged and interested audience.

[Sam Alford @pppmauthor]

@SimoneRoche @TraffordCollege one for your digital students

[Sam Alford @pppmauthor]

Looking forward to this next breakfast - always good to hear what the latest risks are so businesses can protect themselves

[Altrincham & Sale Chamber Of Commerce @altichamber]

Our next Breakfast Matters meeting on Thursday, 4th May 2023, on 'Data Protection and Cyber Security' will be presented by DI Dan Giannasi, Head of Cyber and Innovation, at the North West Cyber Resilience Centre. Please book using the link below:-

https://t.co/qpHYhBVmKz

[Cheshire Football Association @Cheshire_FA]

RESPECT OUR REFEREES

Did you know, if a Referee is wearing a yellow armband, they are a child?

Think before you speak.

#Respect

[Sam Alford @pppmauthor]

@altichamber @Sue_Aldridge @PPPManagement @altrinchamfc @altrinchamhq @COSBookkeeping @HRDeptTraff_War @truitywealth @mchaleandco @ArchiKit @EMLtd Great to see @altrinchamfc getting their Charlie the Cactus this morning - a testament to their community engagement and the hard work they do on and off the pitch.

[Trafford Council @TraffordCouncil]

The new Emergency Alerts system will be tested nationally on April 23rd.
The system will warn people when their lives are in danger. An Emergency Alert is a loud, siren-like sound with a message on your mobile phone screen.
To find out more, visit https://t.co/Enpi91ZTU6

[Sam Alford @pppmauthor]

@Learnnorthwest So many to choose from ... I have just finished A History of the World in 21 Women by Jenni Murray

.. well to be honest I listened to her read it while I was travelling

Have you tried the @traffordcouncil Library's Borrow box?

[Altrincham FC Women @AltrinchamFCW]

We are looking for a team to play this coming Sunday in a friendly.

If your available to play get in touch.

@WoSo_Friendlies