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INFOGRAPHIC: How to Protect Your Data from Ransomware Attacks
Wed, 09/27/2023
Ransomware can take on multiple forms. From phishing emails or USB keys containing malicious files to downloaded files from the internet, ransomware takes over your computer and holds your data hostage. Here are 7 tips for prevention.
News Article
VM Blog: National Insider Threat Awareness Month 2023 Expert Roundup
By Wade Barisoff on Fri, 09/22/2023
Nowadays, insider threats have become a critical concern for organizations. In the scope of National Insider Threat Awareness Month, Wade Barisoff spoke with VM Blog about the importance of insider threat awareness, and shared valuable insights on how organizations can address these threats.
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INFOGRAPHIC: How to Protect Your Data from Spoofing Attacks
Tue, 09/19/2023
A social engineering attack needs only one thing to be successful: the trust of the targeted party. Here are 7 ways to protect against email spoofing.
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Generative AI in Cybersecurity
By Antonio Sanchez on Tue, 09/12/2023
Understand the challenges and benefits of generative AI on today’s cybersecurity landscape and learn how Fortra’s advanced cybersecurity solutions can help.
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INFOGRAPHIC: How to Protect Your Data from Smishing and Vishing
Mon, 09/11/2023
Smishing and vishing attacks can dupe even the most vigilant users with persuasive, convincing text and voice messages. Here are 6 ways to prevent these types of attacks.
Guide
From Data Protection to Cyber Culture
Is your awareness training program resonating with employees? Terranova Security, in collaboration with recognized research firm IPSOS, answer this question and many more in this new report that truly reflects employee attitudes towards security awareness across the globe.
Guide
The 2022 Phishing Benchmark Global Report
Drive effective behavior change and strengthen security awareness initiatives with in-depth phishing benchmarking data.
News Article
Security Weekly: Email Impersonation Threats Reaching Corporate Inboxes Hit An All-Time High
By John Wilson on Mon, 08/21/2023
During his recent interview with SC Media Security Weekly Podcast, John Wilson delves deep into threat actors' common techniques and shares strategies for defending against email impersonation.
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INFOGRAPHIC: How to Protect Your Data from Email Phishing Attacks
Wed, 08/02/2023
Responding to a sender, clicking on a link, or downloading a file that may not be trustworthy can lead to data corruption, leaked confidential information, and infected devices or networks. View this infographic to see tips for protecting against phishing attacks.
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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.
News Article
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).
News Article
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.
News Article
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 individuals,...
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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.
News Article
Technology Record: Theo Zafirakos on Using Simulation for Cybersecurity
Improving user behavior and implementing interactive education can lower the risk of cyberattacks and help foster a security-conscious organizational culture.
Press Release
Fortra’s Alert Logic Wins Fortress Cybersecurity Award for Threat Detection
Fortra's Alert Logic Managed Detection and Response (MDR) has won a 2023 Fortress Cybersecurity Award for threat detection services. Fortra’s Terranova Security was recognized as a finalist in the category for security awareness training.