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Join us as we proudly sponsor the VMUG UserCon on November 13th! Swing by for a chat about MFT and see how we can help with your IT problems. Haven’t secured your spot yet? It’s free! ...
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Wie Fortras Datenklassifizierungssuite KI nutzt

Es gibt einen großen Hype um den Einsatz von KI in allen Bereichen des Lebens, auch im Bereich der Cybersicherheit. Wie Sie vielleicht mitbekommen haben, ist ein Teil dieses Hypes übertrieben und im Bereich des Datenschutzes vergleichbar mit der Bereitstellung einer „magischen Kugel“ zur Lösung der Inhaltsanalyseprobleme eines Unternehmens.Vor diesem Hintergrund möchte ich aufzeigen, wie...
Live Webinar
Join IBM i expert Chuck Losinski on November 20th to learn how to solve the mystery of where your disk space is going and how to make cleanup a breeze.
Live Event
In many ways, 2024 has been a landmark year for cybersecurity. At Fortra, our cybersecurity experts have no shortage of opinions on where we’ll go next. From cyber insurers raising the bar with their own compliance requirements to shifting market dynamics, the events of 2024 will have significant consequences for the shape of the industry in the months ahead. Tune in as a...
Live Webinar
Join data access expert Greg Schmidt for a live webinar on November 14th as he demonstrates how Sequel puts the power of your business data in the hands of your users.
News Article

Dark Reading: Novel Exploit Chain Enables Windows UAC Bypass

​​Fortra's security research team has identified a novel exploit chain, tracked as CVE-2024-6769, which allows attackers to bypass Windows User Access Control (UAC) and escalate privileges to gain full system control.
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​​CSO: Microsoft privilege escalation issue forces the debate: ‘When is something a security hole?’​

​​CSO covered Fortra’s disclosure of a Microsoft privilege escalation issue that allows attackers to bypass UAC prompts. Fortra's Tyler Reguly explained that this bypass removes key security checks, posing a risk. Microsoft disagrees, calling it a convenience issue, but the debate continues.​
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BEC Global Insights Report: September 2024

The monthly Global BEC Insights Report from Fortra presents a comprehensive analysis of the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) employed by BEC threat actors. This report draws on extensive intelligence gathered from hundreds of active defense engagements conducted throughout the month. Key insights include geolocation data, attack volume, and the variety of scams, such as payroll diversion and advance fee fraud. The report also highlights the use of gift cards in scams, the requested amounts in wire transfer fraud, and the banks and webmail providers frequently targeted by attackers. These findings provide a critical understanding of the evolving BEC threat landscape.