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By Jason McNicholas Cyber Security Technologist Over the last few months we have seen a new trend in phishing emails during investigations in our malware lab. These emails will often link to a login page for a common account such as a Microsoft or Google account. The login pages look identical to the real login …
By Euan Henderson Cyber Security Apprentice The sanitisation of storage media is important for the security of data within a company. Disk sanitation may be required for many reasons such as the re-use of the storage media, the repair of the storage media, the disposal and the destruction of media. If storage media is not sanitised correctly before …
By Euan Henderson Cyber security Apprentice The NCSC has released new advice for Macros. Last year it was reported that nearly half of detected malware deliveries were due to Office Macros. The guidance offered, advises that organisations begin to implement controls that are designed to mitigate risk posed by Macros. On MacOS, it is recommended …
By Jason McNicholas On 22nd October 2009 Microsoft released Windows 7, one of the most widely used and successful operating systems ever created, vastly improving on the flaws of its predecessor, Windows Vista. Even 10 years later, and multiple newer Windows Operating Systems, as of September 2019 it is estimated that around 30% of systems …
Indelible Data will remain a Certification Body when the Cyber Essentials scheme changes in April 2020 The NCSC has chosen ISASME to take over as the sole partner from April 1 leading to: a new simplified operating model and streamlined user experience the introduction of a minimum criteria for Certification Bodies and Cyber Essentials assessors …
Jason McNicholas from Workington is celebrating passing his Cyber Security apprenticeship at Indelible Data. The 21-year-old seemed destined for a career in information technology after getting his first computer aged just four. Jason said: “I didn’t want to go to university and found out about the Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship at Energus on Facebook. “I’d …
By Euan Henderson Cyber Security Apprentice Phishing Attacks could fool anyone, especially when targeted at groups who are expecting an important email about funds around this time of year. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has issued a warning about phishing campaigns that happen each September, January and April. In the last two years, it has …
By Tony Wilson So, does a day out in the wilds “team building” actually add any value to the to the team that you are trying to build in the office? After a morning at Go Ape at Whinlatter Forest park in Cumbria – followed by an afternoon Segway riding through the woods, I’m …
By Euan Henderson Cyber Security Apprentice For most people, the word ‘hacker’ conjures images of hooded loners sitting in darkened rooms focused on lines of codes on a computer screen. You may be surprised to learn that many hackers form part of an Organised Criminal Group (OCG) or ‘Cyber Gang’ with designated roles and even …
It can be easy to spot the signs of someone struggling mentally but knowing how and when to help can be a much tougher challenge. Two members of staff at Indelible Data have become Mental Health First Aiders, accredited by Mental First Aid England following a two-day course organised by Britain’s Energy Coast Business Cluster. …
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