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The Security Paradox of Open Source Tools

By Michael Daniel on Fri, 02/06/2026
The start of a new year is always a good time to take stock. In cybersecurity, one perennial problem - the persistence of “vintage” open source vulnerabilities like Heartbleed and Shellshock – should force us to ask some hard questions. Why do so many vulnerabilities persist in Open Source (OS) tools, and how do we fix the problem? In theory, OS tools should be more secure. In practice, it hasn’t...
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Data Classification & Management Policy

Thu, 02/05/2026
Company-wide policies require documents that articulate and clarify how organizations want processes implemented. A data classification policy template is a pattern used to specify predefined rules to ensure an organization’s data is systematically protected.
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AI is Changing the Attack Surface - Security Must Innovate

By Mike Reed on Thu, 02/05/2026
Security needs to be reevaluated in the context of AI, but not everything needs to change at once. Organizations that take a measured approach will do better, not giving into the AI hype cycle but recognizing the strategic ways AI is changing the game — and the ways it is changing security trajectories for the better.AI Is Weakening DefensesAI-enabled attacks are increasing, weakening existing...
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Data Classification: Enabling Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, & More

Wed, 02/04/2026
Learn how Fortra's Data Classification Suite can facilitate compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and other prominent data privacy regulations.
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)
ISO 27001:2013
SOX (Sarbanes Oxley)
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Top Ways Employees Make Their Employers Vulnerable

By Cybersecurity Experts at Fortra on Mon, 02/02/2026
The people factor is still the biggest variable in cyber resilience. Firewalls, EDR, and Zero Trust help, but everyday choices shape outcomes. The top ways employees make their employer vulnerable often come down to habits formed under pressure: clicking quickly, sharing widely, and trusting implicitly. Understanding those patterns — and changing them at scale — requires focusing on human risk...
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PII Data Classification: 4 Best Practices

Sun, 02/01/2026
Getting personally identifiable information (PII) classification right is one of the first steps to having an effective data protection strategy. We break down four best practices in this blog.
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What Is a Health Information System?

Sun, 02/01/2026
Learn what a health information system (HIS) is and how they're key to managing healthcare data, along with HIS benefits, best practices, and more.
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Hacking Attack Leaves Russian Car Owners Locked Out of Their Vehicles

By Graham Cluley on Thu, 01/29/2026
Imagine the scene. It's a cold Monday morning in Moscow. You walk out to your car, coffee in hand, ready to face the day. You press the button to unlock your car, and ... nothing happens. You try again. Still nothing. The alarm starts blaring. You can't turn it off.Welcome to Monday 26 January, 2026, and the chaos that was caused by a cyberattack on Delta - a Russian company that provides smart...
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Data Classification Best Practices: Strategies & Compliance

Wed, 01/28/2026
Not every organization can afford to engage in a data arms race to remain competitive in the data-hungry era of generative AI and large language models. However, embracing data classification best practices is a cost-effective way to get the desired outcomes from your data, highlighting its important value, risk sensitivity, and compliance requirements. Data classification best practices involve a...
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SEO Poisoning Marketplace Topping Search Results, Impersonating Top Financial Institutions

By Kyle Skwirsk on Mon, 01/26/2026
Introduction to the HaxorSEO MarketplaceFortra Intelligence and Research Experts (FIRE) have uncovered a group of active malicious threat actors operating since 2020. The group refers to themselves as Haxor, a slang word for hackers, and their marketplace as HxSEO, or HaxorSEO. HxSEO has established its primary base of operations and marketplace on Telegram and WhatsApp. HxSEO stands out for...