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US Data Privacy Gains Momentum
Data privacy and protection laws are becoming increasingly more commonplace across the US, with different states introducing new regulations.
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Why a "One-Size-Fits-All" Approach to Data Classification Won't Deliver in an Era of Enhanced Regulation
Data Classification solutions help companies understand and manage their data, however, in this era of regulatory obligation, a "one-size-fits-all" solution doesn’t provide the granularity or flexibility needed to remain compliant.
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Savvy Cyber Criminals Using Employees' Social Media Habits as a Weapon Against Companies
How do cyber criminals use the social media habits of employees to infiltrate organizations? Find out in this report.
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Despite the headlines, there's no need to feel hopeless about cybersecurity
What lessons are to be learned from the many cyber-attacks we hear about in the news? The advice from Mark Bell, Managing Director, Digital Defense by Fortra, is that companies shouldn’t lose hope.
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How International Scam Artists Pulled Off an Epic Theft of Covid Benefits
In this article by NBC News, spokespeople from Agari explain how threat actors used email to fraudulently claim Covid relief unemployment benefits.
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How Quickly Hackers Access, Use Your Personal Data Following A Data Breach
How quickly do cyber criminals can reach your data once it hits the dark web? Within an hour, cybersecurity researcher says.
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Fortra's Agari Supports Customers Ready to Embrace BIMI Email Security
As Google rolls out BIMI for Gmail, Agari’s enhanced DMARC email authentication is a critical component
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Ransomware Attacks Hit Closer to Home
Ransomware is a growing threat to all organizations, including IBM i shops.
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The Fall of the Billionaire Gucci Master
Authorities say Ramon Abbas, aka Hushpuppi, perfected a simple internet scam and laundered millions of dollars. His past says a lot about digital swagger, and the kinds of stories that get told online.
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We Infiltrated a Counterfeit Check Ring! Now What?
Fraud fighters online have infiltrated a cybercrime gang committing BEC scams.
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Moving Away from Cloud: Making the Case for Hybrid IT
By Per Bauer on Wed, 06/30/2021
HelpSystems’ Per Bauer discusses article touting a move back from the cloud and makes case for hybrid IT spend to drive costs down.HelpSystems’ Per Bauer discusses article touting a move back from the cloud and makes case for hybrid IT spend to drive costs down.
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The Essentials of CUI Classification in Higher Education and Best Practice Compliance with the CCP Framework
Learn what CUI is, how it pertains to higher education, and the steps to take for effective CUI classification
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International Fraud Ring Steals Billions In EDD Money From California
More than $11 billion has been stolen from the state of California through Employment Development Department fraud.
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Executive Q&A: Enterprise Security in the Post-Pandemic Era
The past year has seen major changes in business from the growth of the virtual company with employees working from home to an accelerated move to the cloud. How can enterprises secure their data in this rapidly changing environment? Fortra' Kate Bolseth answers our questions.
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HelpSystems’ (now Fortra's) Data Security Week LIVE to Give Powerful Insights into Navigating Today’s Cyberthreat Landscape
Data security experts will present virtual, interactive sessions focused on protecting valuable information assets for attendees
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Data Classification Best Practices
Mon, 06/14/2021
Data classification tools not only help organizations to protect their data, they also help users understand how to treat different types of data with different levels of sensitivity. Automation plays a central role in data governance and helps to maintain the required balance between technology and people-focused training to achieve an inclusive security culture.
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This is How Credential Phishing is Used to Compromise Email Accounts
A survey from Agari revealed how cybercriminals exploit compromised accounts and stolen credentials. Around 50% of compromised accounts in phishing attacks are accessed within 12 hours.
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What happens to email accounts once credentials are compromised?
Agari researchers entered unique credentials belonging to fake personas into phishing sites posing as widely used enterprise applications, and waited to see what the phishers would do next with the compromised accounts.
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Phished Account Credentials Mostly Verified in Hours
Almost two-thirds of all phished credentials are verified by attackers within a day and then used in a variety of schemes, including business email compromise and targeting other users with malicious code.