SPAM analyses handson training

Randomdata hosted a SPAM Analysis Workshop diving deep into the mechanics of unsolicited email. Participants examined real-world datasets, dissected message headers and payloads, and explored techniques for detecting obfuscation and malicious attachments. The workshop emphasized practical skills in digital forensics, spam filtering, and threat intelligence, giving attendees the tools to better understand and counter evolving email-based attacks.

This session is FREE for Randomdata members, external friends are welcome for 10€ but will receive 1 drink for free.

We share notes/details/etc during the workhop thru our wiki: https://wiki.randomdata.nl/wiki/Workshops#CYBERSESSIONS_2025

### Who will come?

• Security enthusiasts & hackers curious about how spammers operate.
• System security administrators who manage mail servers and want to understand spam filtering.
• Students & researchers interested in digital forensics, threat intelligence, or cybersecurity basics.
• Tech hobbyists who enjoy digging into real-world data and exploring how malicious actors try to bypass defenses.

### Skills needed

• Basic computer literacy (comfortable using the command line and handling files).
• Some familiarity with email systems (knowing what headers, attachments, or filters are is helpful but not required).
• Curiosity and analytical thinking, the workshop is hands-on, so participants should enjoy experimenting, spotting patterns, and asking “why.”
• Optional advanced skills (like Python scripting, regex, or forensic tools) can give deeper insights, but beginners will still be able to follow along.