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ABC11 EyewitnessNews: FBI Warns of Teens Being Targeted in Sextortion Scams

By John Wilson on Tue, 08/01/2023

The FBI has issued a warning about teenagers being targeted in sextortion scams. John Wilson spoke to ABC11 EyewitnessNews about the techniques the scammers use.

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Understanding CVE 2023-30990: The Vulnerability Exploiting the DDM

By Amneris Teruel on Tue, 07/25/2023

Discover CVE-2023-30990 - Unauthenticated RCE in IBM i DDM Service. Learn what this vulnerability is, how it impacts the IBM i, and how you can prevent as well as assess your exposure to it.

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Cybersecurity Insiders: The Looming Threat of Business Email Compromise

By John Wilson on Thu, 07/20/2023

How can organizations protect themselves from business email compromise (BEC)? John Wilson spoke to Cybersecurity Insiders about the complexities of these threats and shared important insights from Fortra's latest report on BEC.

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The Last Watchdog: Fortra Researchers Find Email Impersonation Attacks Climbing to an All-Time High

By John Wilson on Mon, 07/17/2023

John Wilson spoke to The Last Watchdog and discussed the key findings of Fortra’s recent research on business email compromise (BEC).

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CFO Dive: AI Linked to New Crop of Business Email Scams

John Wilson spoke to CFO Dive about Fortra’s recent report on business email compromise. He discussed the recent surge in the number of malicious or untrustworthy emails detected in corporate inboxes.

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Digital Journal: FBI’s Warning Around Sextortion Schemes

The FBI has issued a warning about the use of "deepfakes" in a new wave of sextortion schemes. In his interview with Digital Journal, John Wilson examines the techniques used and provides valuable tips to help protect children from such scams.

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99% of User-Related Threats Are Email Impersonation Attempts

Wed, 06/21/2023

Threats in corporate inboxes hit new highs with a quarter of all reported emails classified as malicious or untrustworthy. 99% of these threats were email impersonation threats, such as BEC and credential theft lures, that lack attachments or URLs delivering malware payloads. Cybercriminals continue to bypass traditional email security tools and reach end users by impersonating...

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Help! I inherited an IBM i!

By Amneris Teruel

If you've inherited an IBM i and are unfamiliar with the platform, watch this recorded session where our experts share proven strategies for your successful education in IBM i systems management.

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Forbes Advisor: Beware Of These Vacation Rental Scams That Con Guests And Hosts

In his May contribution to Forbes Advisor, John Wilson sheds light on vacation rental scams targeting guests and hosts.

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Data Classification and Data Loss Prevention (DLP): A Comprehensive Data Protection Strategy

Tue, 05/23/2023

Data is the world’s currency and has been for some time. Protecting data should be at the top of the list for organizations of any size, and the heart of any security strategy. Think about it: the purpose of any firewall, email solution, compliance regulation, or XDR platform is to keep data safe. Why not cut to the heart of it with a dedicated Data Loss Prevention (DLP)...

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The Foundation of IBM i Security Defense

By Sandi Moore

At the core of every successful IBM i security strategy is the exact same set of fundamentals. In this recorded session, IBM i security expert Sandi Moore discusses what those fundamentals are and how to get started.

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Forbes Advisor: Pig-Butchering Scams

In his April contribution to Forbes Advisor, John Wilson discusses the anatomy of “pig butchering” scams and shares insights on how to stay safe in the crypto world.

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Expert Advice on IBM i in the Cloud

By Tom Huntington

Watch this session to gain insight into the best practices for migrating and staying in the cloud. Fortra’s Executive VP of Technical Solutions Tom Huntington teams up with Tom Horan of Meridian IT, a cloud expert with over 12 years of cloud experience.

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Bloomberg Tax: Tax Pros and Their Clients Can Be Targets of ‘Vishing’ Scams

As vishing campaigns are on the rise during tax season, John Wilson writes in Bloomberg Tax about the dangers and how tax professionals can protect themselves and their clients from cybercrime.

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Forbes Advisor: Beware Of Loan Scams

In his latest Forbes Advisor article, John Wilson discusses loan scams and shares 7 red flags to help identify and avoid fraudulent loan offers.

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How Fortra Supports the Zero Trust Journey

What Zero Trust means, tips for getting started, and how Fortra solutions support your Zero Trust security journey.

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ConsumerAffairs: Phishing Attempts are Growing Like Wildfire and Becoming Harder to Detect

John Wilson spoke to ConsumerAffairs about today’s phishing scam scene and provided tips to recognize legitimate emails from phishing attempts.

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Forbes Advisor: Your Payment Cards Face A Growing Threat From Hackers

Safeguarding our credit and debit cards is something we all need to prioritize. In his latest Forbes Advisor article, John Wilson provides tips to keep your payment card details safe from fraud.

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How to Meet Cyber Insurance Requirements for IBM i

Thu, 03/02/2023

Discover what cyber insurance is, the solutions you may need to qualify or lower premiums, and what Fortra offers to assist your IBM i organization with becoming cyber insured.

On-Demand Webinar

How to Protect Your AIX Servers from Malware

By Sandi Moore

The threat of malware and ransomware is nothing new—but now even AIX servers are at risk. Join this session to learn about the current threat landscape and how to minimize your exposure to malicious programs.

ABC11 EyewitnessNews: FBI Warns of Teens Being Targeted in Sextortion Scams

Understanding CVE 2023-30990: The Vulnerability Exploiting the DDM

Cybersecurity Insiders: The Looming Threat of Business Email Compromise

The Last Watchdog: Fortra Researchers Find Email Impersonation Attacks Climbing to an All-Time High

CFO Dive: AI Linked to New Crop of Business Email Scams

Digital Journal: FBI’s Warning Around Sextortion Schemes

99% of User-Related Threats Are Email Impersonation Attempts

Help! I inherited an IBM i!

Forbes Advisor: Beware Of These Vacation Rental Scams That Con Guests And Hosts

Data Classification and Data Loss Prevention (DLP): A Comprehensive Data Protection Strategy

The Foundation of IBM i Security Defense

Forbes Advisor: Pig-Butchering Scams

Expert Advice on IBM i in the Cloud

Bloomberg Tax: Tax Pros and Their Clients Can Be Targets of ‘Vishing’ Scams

Forbes Advisor: Beware Of Loan Scams

How Fortra Supports the Zero Trust Journey

ConsumerAffairs: Phishing Attempts are Growing Like Wildfire and Becoming Harder to Detect

Forbes Advisor: Your Payment Cards Face A Growing Threat From Hackers

How to Meet Cyber Insurance Requirements for IBM i

How to Protect Your AIX Servers from Malware

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