Kane’s Tech Tips – Final Edition
The final roundup: AI-driven fraud, a landmark music industry ruling, Google cracking down on shady web practices, a productivity app pick, and one last reminder on keeping your devices secure.
🚗 AI Fueling Rise in Insurance Fraud
Fake number plates, imaginary watches and exaggerated damage have all been found in AI-generated insurance claims.
Cardiff-based insurer Admiral recorded a 71% rise in fraud during 2025 compared to the previous year, partly blaming the increased use of artificial intelligence to manipulate evidence.
Customers who invent or exaggerate claims risk serious consequences, including rejected claims, cancelled policies, and even potential prosecution.
Source: BBC News
🎟️ Live Nation and Ticketmaster Monopoly Ruling
Live Nation, the entertainment giant which owns Ticketmaster, has been found by a federal jury to have illegally operated as a monopoly and overcharged fans.
The verdict followed a seven-week trial in New York and could have major consequences for the music industry.
The company could be forced to sell off parts of its business or even separate from Ticketmaster. The US Department of Justice argued its practices shut out competition and led to higher prices and worse service for customers.
Source: BBC News
🔙 Google Cracks Down on “Back Button Hijacking”
Google is expanding its policies to tackle websites that trap users using a tactic known as “back button hijacking”.
This occurs when a website interferes with your browser so that pressing the back button does not return you to the previous page, instead keeping you on the site or showing unwanted adverts.
From 15 June, Google will classify this as a malicious practice. Sites that continue using it may be down-ranked or removed from search results entirely.
Source: BBC News
✅ App of the Week: Todoist
This week’s app of the week is Todoist.
Todoist is a task manager and planner that helps you organise personal to-dos, work projects, reminders, and calendar-linked tasks in one place.
It’s free to download on iOS and Android devices:
🔐 Final Tip: Updates & Passwords Matter More Than You Think
You’re probably used to keeping your phones, laptops and PCs up to date — and that’s a good habit to keep.
Smart devices also rely on regular updates from manufacturers to fix bugs and patch security issues. Ignoring these updates can leave your data and privacy at risk.
Without updates, devices become easier targets for hackers. And if a criminal can guess your password, they could gain access to your device, your network, and potentially use it for further cyber attacks.
Final takeaway: keep devices updated, use strong unique passwords, and never assume “it won’t happen to me”.
