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ZDNet: Scammers Are Using This Sneaky Trick to Bypass Spam Filters
Hybrid vishing (email-initiated voice phishing) attacks are on the rise. In this ZDNet article, John Wilson discusses the findings from the latest Agari and PhishLabs research and explains what organizations can do to help prevent hybrid vishing attacks.
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e-ChannelNews Interview with Mark Bell: Core Security Releases New Ransomware Simulator
Following the release of Core Security’s Ransomware Simulator, Mark Bell, Managing Director of Infrastructure Protection at Fortra, shares vulnerability management best practices and more in an interview with e-ChannelNews.
Press Release
Response-Based Email Threats Targeting Corporate Inboxes Are The Highest Since 2020, According To Fortra's Latest Agari And PhishLabs Report
Response-based attacks targeting corporate inboxes have climbed to their highest volume since 2020, representing 41 percent of all email-based scams targeting employees, during Q2 of this year. This is according to the latest Quarterly Threat Trends & Intelligence Report from Agari and PhishLabs, part of the Fortra cybersecurity portfolio.
Datasheet
Offensive Security - Elite Bundle
Fortra Vulnerability Management (formerly Frontline VM™), Core Impact, and Cobalt Strike are three powerful security tools that evaluate the security of their environments in order to better identify security vulnerabilities and predict their potential impact. Though they all share the same goal of proactively assessing risk, they are still distinct tools with distinguishing features that...
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Simple Ways to Tame Document Chaos
Modern organizations need critical documents to be readily accessible and secure. Watch this 30-minute webinar to learn how web-based document management systems can streamline document control and improve efficiency.
Datasheet
Offensive Security - Essentials Bundle
Fortra Vulnerability Management (formerly Frontline VM™) and Core Impact are two robust security tools designed to evaluate business critical networks and infrastructure for security vulnerabilities.
Though both tools work to identify and prioritize security weaknesses, each offers unique strengths and distinct features. Fortra VM is a SaaS vulnerability management solution, mostly used for...
Datasheet
Offensive Security - Advanced Bundle
Core Impact and Cobalt Strike are two powerful tools that help organizations assess the security of their environments. Though they share the same goal of providing insights to help bolster security efforts, they are otherwise distinct tools with unique features.
Core Impact is a penetration testing tool, primarily used for exploitation and lateral movements in various environments. Cobalt Strike...
Blog
What is a Vulnerability Management Program?
Mon, 07/25/2022
The Equifax breach was caused by a vulnerability. The WannaCry virus exploited a vulnerability. The stories don’t seem to end but it seems like no one is talking about how to solve this problem which is: start a vulnerability management program.
“Manage the vulnerabilities in my network? Sounds easy” well, not so much, but not so difficult that you shouldn’t be spending time and resources on it....
News Article
Intelligent CIO: Interview with Ciaran Rafferty, Managing Director of Email Security, Fortra
Ciaran Rafferty, Managing Director, Email Security at Fortra, shares his thoughts on everything from cybersecurity trends to the future of email security in this interview with Intelligent CIO.
Blog
6 Ways to Defend Yourself Against Password Attacks
Thu, 07/14/2022
Ever since Ali Baba uttered “open sesame,” thieves have been using stolen passwords to access hidden riches. In the digital world, password attacks have been and continue to be a common way for threat actors to gain access to an organization’s treasure trove of data. No matter how many emails we get from IT explaining what makes a good password, many of us still use the same basic password in...
Press Release
Forta's Core Security Introduces New Ransomware Simulator
Core Security by Fortra, a leading provider of cyber threat solutions, today announced the addition of ransomware simulation to its penetration testing solution, Core Impact. Using an automated Rapid Pen Test, Core Impact users can now efficiently simulate a ransomware attack.
Blog
Customer Phishing Protection Couldn’t Be Easier with Agari and PhishLabs
Mon, 07/04/2022
It’s not news that cybercrime is a constant battle—large enterprises and small businesses everywhere are susceptible to a myriad of advanced email threats and socially engineered attacks, such as executive or brand impersonation. According to IC3’s Internet Crime Report, over $44 million in losses in 2021 were a direct result of malicious phishing and advanced email scams.
News Article
How Organizations Can Proactively Tackle Phishing Attacks
What can businesses do to take a more proactive stance in the battle against phishing attacks? Find out in this Expert Insights interview with Billy Smith and Mike Jones of Fortra.
News Article
Keeping Personal Data Secure
With the rise in phishing attacks and identify theft, Ciaran Rafferty, Managing Director, Email Security at Fortra looks at emerging trends and ways organizations can keep their sensitive data secure. He also provides an update on what to expect from Fortra in 2022.
Blog
Penetration Testing Frequency: How Often Should You Test?
Fri, 06/24/2022
Penetration testing has become an increasingly standard exercise, with organizations using either pen testing services or in-house teams to uncover weaknesses and assess their security posture. Many businesses want to stay proactive about securing their IT environment and find that pen testing helps them stay compliant and prove adherence to regulations or industry best practices. According to the...
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How to Keep Sensitive Data Safe and Compliant
By Nick Hogg
Keeping data secure is a constant exercise of fighting cyber threats that change daily and maintaining a strong training program for employees to stay vigilant. On top of protecting your data, it needs to be compliant which can be a daunting task - especially if your business transcends geographical boarders. Some of the most impactful regulations are General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and...
Press Release
Vishing Attacks Reach All Time High According to Latest Agari and PhishLabs Report
Vishing (voice phishing) cases have increased almost 550 percent over the last twelve months (Q1 2022 to Q1 2021), according to the latest Quarterly Threat Trends & Intelligence Report from Agari and PhishLabs, both of which are part of the Fortra cybersecurity portfolio.
News Article
How COVID-19 Changed CISOs Approach to Data Security
Fortra partnered with Information Security Media Group (ISMG) to gather CISO perspectives on how the pandemic permanently changed cybersecurity. In this interview, watch Cary Hudgins, Vice President of Product at PhishLabs by Fortra share his views on the survey results.