University offers course on computer hacking

By Cara Sulieman

A SCOTS university is offering high school pupils the chance to learn how to hack into computers.

Edinburgh Napier University is holding the two hour course – entitled Computer Hacking for Dummies – as part of its school half-term programme.

The institution claims that the aim of the lesson is to teach kids how to protect their computers against attacks over the internet, but they are promising that students can “practice their hacking skills”.

The news comes on the same day that Glasgow-born Gary McKinnon lost his extradition appeal at the High Court in London for allegedly hacking into the Pentagon’s computer system.

Life comes full circle for pensioners

Bill and Sheila sharing memories

By Cara Sulieman

LIFE HAS come full circle for two OAPs who helped open a new day care centre in the capital yesterday.

Bill Hoatson, 81, and Sheila Allan, 78, were both pupils at the North Merchiston Primary School, which used to sit on the same site.

And now the pair are looking forward to enjoying a barrage of activities at the day care centre including day trips and lunches.

It has been 70 years since they both walked through the door of the Edinburgh building, and both pensioners are excited about revisiting their old haunt.