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Dark Reading: Blame AI: Patch Tuesday Hits Record 206 CVEs

Tyler Reguly, Associate Director of Security R&D at Fortra, explains in Dark Reading that although Microsoft’s June Patch Tuesday reached a record 206 CVEs, organizations should not focus solely on volume. He emphasizes that only a small percentage of vulnerabilities are typically exploited and that historical averages remain relatively consistent. The article highlights how AI is accelerating...
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Unite.AI: Agentic AI Turns NHI Sprawl Into an Ungovernable Attack Surface

Josh Taylor, Lead Security Analyst at Fortra, discusses in Unite.AI how agentic AI is rapidly expanding Non-Human Identities (NHI), creating complex attack surfaces for organizations. The article highlights the importance of adapting security strategies to address these evolving risks.
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CSO: 8 guiding principles for reskilling the SOC for agentic AI

Josh Taylor, Lead Cybersecurity Analyst at Fortra, was featured in a recent CSO article focused on reskilling security operations teams for agentic AI. The article explores how CISOs are preparing SOC analysts for more autonomous security operations, with agentic systems handling large volumes of alerts, while humans focus on oversight, governance, and decision-making. Josh shares insight into how...
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National Cyber Security: Top 10 Best Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms in 2026

Fortra was included in a 2026 industry roundup published by National Cyber Security, which evaluated the Top 10 Best Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms. Fortra’s PhishLabs Digital Risk Protection was recognized for its strength in phishing detection and takedown services, analyst‑driven intelligence, and protection against social engineering and fraud. The piece positions PhishLabs as a...
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) Completes Acquisition of Network Monitoring Pioneer, Dartware—Its Third Acquisition in 2012

Eden Prairie, MN, January 10, 2013 – HelpSystems, LLC, a world leader in systems management, security, and business intelligence software, announced it has completed the acquisition of Dartware, LLC, a network management software company. The acquisition, which completed in December, represents the growing company’s third acquisition in 2012 and ninth overall. Based in New Hampshire, Dartware is...
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H.I.G. Capital to Acquire HelpSystems, LLC (now Fortra, LLC)

H.I.G. Capital, LLC ("H.I.G."), a leading global private equity investment firm with $19 billion under management, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fortra, LLC (“HelpSystems”, or the “Company”). The completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory and anti-trust approval.