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How to Fortify Defenses Before Threats Materialize
By Chris Reffkin on Mon, 09/09/2024
Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, yet many organizations still face challenges due to limited resources. In ITSecurityWire, Fortra's Chris Reffkin highlights prioritizing remediation, closing the skills gap, and ongoing improvement.
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Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG): Phishing Activity Trends Report for Q2 2024
By John Wilson on Wed, 08/28/2024
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) has released its Phishing Activity Trends Report for Q2 2024, offering an in-depth analysis of recent phishing attacks and identity theft techniques. Fortra contributed to this report, with John Wilson providing insights on business email compromise (BEC).
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How Fortra Supports the MAS TRM Notice and Guidelines
Download this guide to learn how Fortra's solutions can help your organization comply with the MAS TRM notice and guidelines.
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Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast: Disrupting Cracked Cobalt Strike
By Bob Erdman on Thu, 08/15/2024
Bob Erdman appeared on this week’s Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast to discuss the joint effort between Microsoft and Fortra to tackle the illegal use of cracked Cobalt Strike software.
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Techopedia: FishXProxy: Dark Web’s Next-Gen ‘Ultimate Phishing Toolkit’ Alarms Experts
By Michael Tyler on Fri, 08/02/2024
In this Techopedia article, Michael Tyler discusses new phishing malware kit FishXProxy.
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Guide to Creating a Proactive Cybersecurity Strategy
Cyber attacks are common, with 89% of companies experiencing an attack in the last 12 months*. It’s time to stop asking if attacks will occur and start asking if you can stop attacks from being successful. One of the best ways to answer this question is by employing a proactive security program. Using assessment and testing to harden your cybersecurity measures, proactive security: Uncovers...
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Cyber Defense Magazine: New Phishing Campaign Using AI Generated Emails, Human Live Chat to Target Social Media Business Accounts
By Michael Tyler on Fri, 06/28/2024
In this Cyber Defense Magazine article, Michael Tyler, Sr. Director of Security Operations at Fortra, discusses a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Meta business accounts. He explains the tactics behind the campaign and shares tips to protect against it.
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IT Nerd: Exclusive Insights from Fortra’s 2024 Penetration Testing Report
By Chris Reffkin on Fri, 06/28/2024
Fortra CISO Chris Reffkin spoke with IT Nerd and shared valuable insights from Fortra’s 2024 Penetration Testing Report.
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Best Life: How to Identify Phishing Emails
Fri, 06/14/2024
Struggling to identify phishing emails? Theo Zafirakos shared valuable tips on how to spot email scams and stay safe.
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The Register: Prolific Phishing-Made-Easy Emporium LabHost Knocked Offline in Cyber-Cop Op
Tue, 05/07/2024
Global Police Operation has taken down a major PhaaS provider, LabHost. Fortra provided details on the platform’s North American and international subscription packages.
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The Hacker News: Global Police Operation Disrupts 'LabHost' Phishing Service
Tue, 05/07/2024
One of the largest Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) providers, LabHost was disrupted with over 30 people arrested worldwide.
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BleepingComputer: LabHost Phishing Service With 40,000 Domains Disrupted, 37 Arrested
Tue, 05/07/2024
A major phishing service with over 40,000 domains was disrupted in a year-long global law enforcement operation.
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ConsumerAffairs: Verizon Is the Target of Massive Phishing Attempt
By John Wilson on Tue, 05/07/2024
Recently, Fortra has observed phishing campaigns targeting Verizon customers. John Wilson spoke with ConsumerAffairs and shared tips on how to stay safe.
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FOX59 News: Major Phishing Attempt Targeting Verizon Customers
Tue, 05/07/2024
Fortra is warning Verizon customers to be on the lookout for a phishing campaign.
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Yahoo Tech: Major Phishing Attempt Targeting Verizon Customers
Tue, 05/07/2024
Verizon consumers are being targeted in a phishing campaign. Scammers have found ways to bypass traditional email security gateways and land in inboxes instead of junk folders.
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The AI Journal: From Criminal Pastime to Cybersecurity Tool
Thu, 03/14/2024
Ethical hacking has become one of the most powerful tools for preventing cyber threats. Kyle Gaertner spoke with The AI Journal about the tool's importance.
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IT Nerd: Tips to Safeguard Against Tax Vishing Scams
By John Wilson on Fri, 03/01/2024
Tax-related phishing and vishing scams are rising during tax season. John Wilson shares valuable tips on how to spot those scams and stay safe.
Guide
How to Get Started with IT Modernization
Modernization is more than simply switching from a green screen to a GUI. To have a truly modern IBM i data center, you must consider all areas of IT from your software and applications to your hardware and devices to the processes that support the whole operation. This guides helps you modernize your IBM i from the ground up.
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Cyber Defense Magazine: AI Is Revolutionizing Phishing for Both Sides
By Antonio Sanchez on Fri, 02/16/2024
AI is changing the game of phishing and making attacks sharper than ever. Combining AI capabilities with the human mind might be the secret to staying on top of the game.