Fortra Chief Strategy Officer John Grancarich joined Evan Kirstel on the What’s Up with Tech podcast to discuss how uniting red and blue team operations creates a proactive cybersecurity model that breaks the attack chain before it starts. John also explored the growing impact of AI on security, a new unified approach to data protection following Fortra’s acquisition of Lookout’s cloud security...

Fortra’s Alexis Ober was featured in The Hacker News article, “Smishing Triad Linked to 194,000 Malicious Domains in Global Phishing Operation.” The piece explores an ongoing large-scale campaign attributed to a China-linked threat group known as Smishing Triad. Alexis shared insights on how these attackers are evolving to exploit brokerage accounts and manipulate markets through “ramp and dump”...

China’s cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, with nearly 200 hacker groups linked to the Chinese Communist Party targeting government and private sectors worldwide. In a recent article in The Epoch Times, Fortra’s Bob Erdman discusses the long-term strategies and extensive resources behind these state-sponsored operations.Originally published in ​The Epoch Times.​Excerpt: ​“The danger in...

In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Digital IT News gathered expert insights on how organizations can reduce cyber threats. Among those featured is Fortra’s Tyler Reguly, who underscores the importance of creating engaging forums for employees to discuss security incidents and learn from real-world examples.Originally published in ​Digital IT News.​Excerpt: ​“Providing a place where...

A government shutdown can have far-reaching effects on cybersecurity. In Smarter MSP, Rohit Dhamankar explains how slashed federal capacity and stalled information-sharing increase the risk of cyberattacks against critical infrastructure. Rohit notes that MSPs should anticipate slower federal support and be prepared to take on a greater role in defending critical systems.Originally published in ...

Fortra’s Rohit Dhamankar was featured in 4i discussing why offense is becoming the new defense in cybersecurity. He highlights the company’s “Break the Chain” initiative, the impact of recent acquisitions, and how proactive disruption is reshaping how organizations defend against advanced threats.Originally published in ​4iExcerpt: ​" Our integrated offensive and defensive portfolio lets us see...

Tyler Reguly, Senior Manager of Security R&D at Fortra, was featured in a CSO article examining how security teams can adapt to the surge in vulnerabilities. He explains why public data remains a valuable tool for guiding risk-based strategies.Originally published in ​CSO.​Excerpt: ​“The reality is that public sources of intelligence are critical to managing your vulnerabilities,” Reguly argues. ...

Zachary Travis of Fortra was quoted in Computing Security’s feature “Filtering Out the Bad Stuff,” which explores how organizations can strengthen email security against evolving threats. He explained that while blocking rules and security measures evolve, attackers are always adapting with new scams and tactics.Originally published in ​Computing Security.​Excerpt: ​“By the time blocking rules and...

John Wilson, Senior Fellow of Threat Research at Fortra, dives into the state of DMARC adoption across the top 10 million domains. He explains how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC work together to prevent email spoofing, the dangers of misconfigurations like “+all,” and why few organizations enforce strong DMARC policies even years after the standard’s introduction. Wilson shares key research findings, real...

Microsoft’s September 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed 81 vulnerabilities, with elevation of privilege flaws making up nearly half of the total. In coverage by Dark Reading, Fortra’s Tyler Reguly questioned Microsoft’s use of CVE identifiers, noting that the approach could significantly expand how many CVEs are issued each year.Originally published in ​Dark Reading.​Excerpt: ​"CVEs mean that a...

ESET researchers have uncovered PromptLock, an early proof-of-concept ransomware that leverages a large language model to generate attack scripts.

In a new IT Security Wire podcast, Cary Hudgins discusses what he sees as the most devastating and prevalent emerging threats facing enterprises today.

Tyler Reguly was quoted in a CSO article on Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday updates.

In this podcast, Josh Davies from Fortra and Alan Rodger of Bloor Research discuss how data security is evolving, the risks posed by high-profile breaches, and the role of AI in modern protection strategies.

AI agents are changing the face of reconnaissance, using public sources to build detailed organizational profiles in minutes.

Fortra’s latest research uncovers a new wave of executive phishing attacks leveraging QR codes, carried out by the Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) group Tycoon2fa.

Rohit Dhamankar, Fortra’s vice president of product strategy, sits down with CyberRisk TV at Black Hat 2025 to examine how offensive security is shifting from periodic pen tests to continuous, AI-assisted approaches that provide measurable proof of defensive effectiveness.

Cyber Security News recently featured Fortra’s work applying large language models (LLMs) to offensive security research.

Tyler Reguly, Associate Director of Security R&D at Fortra, was quoted in Dark Reading on Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday update.

Fortra’s John Wilson was recently featured in a TechNewsWorld article examining why the United States remains a top target for dark web threats.