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Security Boulevard: The Future of Passwords: Kill Them in the Flow, Keep Them in the Constitution

Passwords have been the cornerstone of digital identity for decades, but their weaknesses are well known. The industry is moving toward passkeys, which promise faster, phishing-resistant logins and fewer account takeovers. However, as Alex Bamgboye explains, eliminating passwords entirely introduces new risks. Recovery becomes the real challenge. Without a portable fallback, users can lose control...
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Moonlock: It’s that time of the year: The holiday scams to avoid in 2025

The holiday season brings more than festive cheer. It also brings a surge in scams powered by AI. Moonlock spoke with John Wilson, Senior Fellow and Threat Research at Fortra, about how cybercriminals are creating convincing fake ecommerce sites, social media ads, and even job offers. Wilson explains that attackers are exploiting gift cards, travel deals, and short-lived coupon sites to trick...
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November Patch Tuesday: Zero day Windows kernel flaw in servers, controllers, and PCs

CSO published an in-depth look at November's Patch Tuesday release, covering updates across Microsoft, SAP, Adobe, and Mozilla. The article features perspective from Tyler Reguly and explores how organizations can approach this month's wide range of fixes and emerging considerations.Originally published in ​CSO.​Excerpt: ​”Tyler Reguly, associate director of R&D at Fortra, was drawn to CVE-2025...
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​​VMBlog: ​2026 Cybersecurity Outlook: Why DSPM Will Define the Next Era of Data Protection

John Grancarich, Chief Strategy Officer at Fortra, shared his 2026 cybersecurity outlook in VM Blog's 18th annual predictions series, outlining why Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) will become core infrastructure for modern data protection. He explains how DSPM fills visibility gaps across cloud, SaaS, and AI environments, works upstream of traditional tools like DLP and IAM, and reduces...
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​​Cyber Technology Insights: How Fortra’s DSPM Platform Closes the Data Security Gap​

Fortra’s new Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) platform was featured in Cyber Technology Insights. The article explores how the solution closes critical data visibility and protection gaps across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. CEO Matt Reck and Chief Strategy Officer John Grancarich discuss how Fortra’s DSPM advances proactive, intelligence-driven data security.Originally published in ...
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​​What’s Up with Tech: How AI Is Changing Cyberattacks And How Enterprises Can Proactively Test Defenses To Stay Ahead ​

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...
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​​The Hacker News: Smishing Triad Linked to 194,000 Malicious Domains in Global Phishing Operation ​

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”...
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INFOGRAPHIC: The CCP’s Cyberwar Machine

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...
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The Cultural Shift Behind DSPM: From ‘Collect Everything’ to ‘What’s Necessary’

Fortra’s Chief Strategy Officer John Grancarich was featured in TechNadu discussing how Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is transforming data protection strategies.Originally published in ​TechNadu.​Excerpt: ​I often come back to the fundamentals, and here I think the fundamental idea is quite simple: you can’t protect what you can’t see. Most organizations still lack full visibility into...
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​​Digital IT News: Decrease Your Organizational Cyber Threats Now​

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...
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Government Shut-Down Heightens Cybersecurity Risks

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 ...
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​​4i: Rohit Dhamankar: Offense Is the New Defense

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...