This post was originally published on 14 June 2022. Update 5 September 2022 ENCSecurity has updated it’s ENCDataVault software to fix these issues – so now I can update and resume using my portable SanDisk USB drive. Update for ENCDataVault Software – ENC Security Help Center (zendesk.com) Watch out for …
The best security tool for when you are working whilst travelling…
I am back in the office after my holidays today and the first thing I had to do was write a blog post for our training website, CyberAwake, on the topical subject of working securely when away from the office: Do you have a “work from anywhere” policy? We”ll Start …
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Targeted Mac attacks – CloudMensis
At the moment the perpetrators of these attacks are unknown, but they are targeting Macs, with malware that allows backdoor access to the devices Once in the malware, bypasses various MacOS defences and is then able to exfiltrate a range of data from the machines, including keystrokes, emails, documents, files, …
Information leaks because of messaging apps – does it impact you?
This is a very interesting report from the ICO about the use of messaging apps, in particular WhatsApp, during the pandemic and the issue of information being lost or unaccountable because “backed-up”, “approved” channels were not used. Behind the Screens (ico.org.uk) We have an issue at the moment similar to …
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Why we do not recommend USB memory sticks as data storage for our clients
It has been a long standing thing at Octagon Technology that we advise our clients not to store important data on memory sticks – as they are easily lost: Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city’s personal details – BBC News By not allowing the use of USB sticks, …
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