Phishing emails

Whilst email is not part of HICS, some of you may find this post useful. Today we have received multiple reports regarding phishing emails being sent to schools in Hertfordshire. The email displays a blue box and asks for recipients to click on it, so they can display the complete message. If a user clicks the button it takes them to a page that is pre populated with the user’s email address, asking for a password. Under no circumstances should users enter their passwords on any screen that looks suspicious. We have restricted access to the web address that the current mail points to, however it is of course possible that this will change, so we recommend users remain vigilant.

Google searches – FIXED

We believe this is now fixed. If you think differently, please let us know. Resolution details will be add in due course. Thanks for your understanding.

Issue with Google search filtering

RM have identified the issue and are working towards the resolution. Further updates will be provided in the due course

Google update

My understanding is that when you try and browse to a HTTPS site through a Google search – the search will not load. If you type the HTTPS site straight into the browser – the page loads. Also if you disable SSL inspection – and use the nossl proxy settings, I think all works correctly (but SSL inspection is of course turned off then).  Proxy settings:

https://hfl-broadband.co.uk/other-technical-services/proxy-settings/

RM are working on this and they believe that Google may have changed something at their end, causing this problem to occur. Naturally this remains high priority with RM. Thanks

Filtering issue with Google searches

We are aware of an issue on SSL Filtering where websites are getting blocked while being accessed through a Google search. This has been escalated within RM and their senior engineers are investigating this as a high priority.

Transparent filtering on your 172.* network

We are pleased to announce that new functionality is available whereby transparent filtering can now be deployed on your 172.* network. Schools will not see any additional charges for this new functionality.

Further details can be found here:

https://hfl-broadband.co.uk/filtering/transparent-filtering-on-your-172-network/