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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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2024 Pen Testing Report
Penetration testing has become a cornerstone of proactive security strategies by offering a practical way to assess security by using real-world attack techniques to gauge the feasibility of a threat actor compromising an IT enterprise. Through the exploitation of security vulnerabilities, pen testers can determine which security weaknesses pose the most risk and provide guidance for remediation. ...
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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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The AI Journal: From Criminal Pastime to Cybersecurity Tool
Thu, 03/14/2024
Ethical hacking has become one of the most powerful tools for preventing cyber threats. Kyle Gaertner spoke with The AI Journal about the tool's importance.
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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.
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CSO Online: 8 Things That Should Be in a Company BEC Policy Document
By Chris Reffkin on Tue, 02/20/2024
Organizations should consider creating business email compromise policies to minimize risks as BEC attacks increase and become more sophisticated. Chris Reffkin spoke to CSO Online about the best practices of a BEC policy guide.
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Cyber Defense Magazine: AI Is Revolutionizing Phishing for Both Sides
By Antonio Sanchez on Fri, 02/16/2024
AI is changing the game of phishing and making attacks sharper than ever. Combining AI capabilities with the human mind might be the secret to staying on top of the game.
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IBM's Steve Will Talks IBM i
In this video series, Steve Will provides unparalleled insight into how IBM i generates high customer satisfaction and ROI year after year. He also forecasts what the future holds for IBM i and what makes the platform such a great fit for customers looking for a modernized approach to IT – including its cloud compatibility, the ease it brings to modernizing applications, and much more.
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