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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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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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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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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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Investopedia: How to Report Identity Theft
By John Wilson on Fri, 06/07/2024
What should you do if you’ve experienced identity theft? In his discussion with Investopedia, John Wilson highlights the steps to take if your identity is stolen and shares tips on how to prevent it in the first place.
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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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Help Net Security: Cybercriminal Adoption of Browser Fingerprinting
Wed, 04/17/2024
Browser fingerprinting has been used by legitimate organizations to uniquely identify web browsers for nearly 15 years. In this article, Kevin Cryan explains browser fingerprinting and how cybercriminals exploit it.
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Abusing Data to Avoid Detection: Cybercriminal Adoption of Browser Fingerprinting
Mon, 04/08/2024
Browser fingerprinting is one of many tactics phishing site authors use to evade security checks and lengthen the lifespan of malicious campaigns. While browser fingerprinting has been used by legitimate organizations to uniquely identify web browsers for nearly 15 years, it is now commonly exploited by cybercriminals.
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Cybercriminal Focus in the New Year – Top 2024 Threat Trends
By Jessica Ryan on Fri, 03/29/2024
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IT Nerd: Phishing-as-a-Service group LabHost Targeting Canadian Banks
Mon, 03/04/2024
Fortra is tracking activity connected with the Phishing-as-a-Service group Labhost as threat actors target Canadian banks.
Originally published in IT Nerd.
Excerpt:
“Throughout 2022 and 2023, Fortra has observed phishing attacks connected with Phishing-as-a-Service groups growing as threat actors use the tools provided through membership services to launch a variety of campaigns. The...
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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.
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Going Phishing Isn't Seasonal–Get the Latest Results from 2023's Tournament
By Monica Delyani on Fri, 02/23/2024
Preview the latest global phishing benchmarking results and expert security awareness recommendations from Fortra's Terranova Security 2023 Gone Phishing Tournament.