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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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Cyber Security News: Hackers Use Fake Adobe Document Cloud Pages to Deliver ScreenConnect Malware

The Fortra Intelligence and Research Experts (FIRE) team was featured in a recent Cyber Security News article examining a phishing campaign dubbed RatPressto that uses fake Adobe Document Cloud pages to deliver ScreenConnect malware. The article details how the attackers rely on compromised WordPress sites and trusted enterprise branding to silently install remote access tools while avoiding...
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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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Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG): Phishing Activity Trends Report for Q4 2025

Fortra appears in the Q4 2025 APWG Phishing Activity Trends Report for its analysis of Business Email Compromise activity and attacker behavior. The report shows how anti-phishing tools help track evolving threat patterns at scale. Fortra reviewed thousands of BEC attacks this quarter and found a 136% increase in wire transfer attempts. The average amount requested increased to $50,297. The report...
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The Epoch Times: Why Your Personal Data Are Floating Around on the Darknet, Which Just Keeps Growing

Bob Erdman, Associate VP of R&D at Fortra, is quoted in a recent The Epoch Times feature exploring how personal data accumulates on the darknet, how criminals monetize breach information, and why these underground markets continue to grow despite law enforcement action. Erdman highlights how repeated breach exposures allow attackers to build and trade increasingly complete identity profiles,...