News Article
Cyber Security Intelligence: Understanding the Threat of QR Codes & Quishing
By Dr Steve Jeffery on Mon, 10/23/2023
Many organizations are concerned about QR code phishing or quishing because it can bypass existing security measures, making recipient awareness the key to protection. Steve Jeffery spoke to Cyber Security Intelligence about the threats of quishing and how to prevent them.
Blog
Threat Actor Profile: Strox Phishing-as-a-Service
Fri, 10/20/2023
Strox phishing-as-a-service has become one of the most complete phishing solutions for fraud actors available, offering advanced phishing kits, hosting services, mail spam scripts, and an automated market for selling stolen credentials. Uncover the origins, evolution, and impact of Strox, a prominent player in the world of online fraud.
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Top Takeaways from Fortra’s 2023 Domain Impersonation Report
By Antonio Sanchez on Fri, 10/20/2023
Discover domain impersonation trends in Fortra’s 2023 Domain Impersonation Report to find out how cybercriminals are spoofing employees. Fortra’s Antonio Sanchez shares insights from Fortra’s latest report.
Article
What's New in Automate
Mon, 10/16/2023
That latest version of Automate has just been released. Find out more about what's new!
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Guardians of the Digital Realm: How Managed Security Services Keep Your Business Safe
By Antonio Sanchez on Mon, 10/09/2023
In the world of cybersecurity, it's not just about keeping the bad guys out — it’s about staying one step ahead of their next move. The managed security services team at Fortra is dedicated to working with you to understand your organization’s unique security challenges and provide solutions to keep you protected against even the most sophisticated global threats. Get ready to exceed your expectations and fortify your environment like never before with Fortra.
News Article
Networking Plus: Roundtable on the Dark Net featuring Nick Oram
Mon, 10/09/2023
The dark net has emerged as a major boon for malicious actors. Nick Oram, Security Operations Manager at Fortra’s PhishLabs, spoke to Networking+ about whether network managers are aware of the threats the dark net poses.
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U.S. News & World Report: 5 Warning Signs Your 401(k) Is Being Scammed
By Eric George on Mon, 10/09/2023
Your 401(k) is an important asset for a secure retirement, but it could be at risk of scams and fraud. Eric George spoke to U.S. News & World Report about how people can protect their 401(k) accounts.
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Journal of Cyber Policy: Even Cybersecurity Experts Get Scammed
By John Wilson on Thu, 10/05/2023
Cyber threats can target anyone, and even cybersecurity experts can fall victim to scams! In the article featured in the Journal of Cyber Policy, John Wilson shares his personal story and highlights the actions he took to prevent threat actors from using his data.
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PCMag: Hackers are Targeting LastPass Users with Phishing Emails
Thu, 09/28/2023
LastPass partnered with Fortra’s PhishLabs to disrupt a phishing campaign targeting its customers.
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Help Net Security: How Cybercriminals Use Look-Alike Domains to Impersonate Brands
By Eric George on Wed, 09/13/2023
In a video featured on Help Net Security, Eric George discusses why brands should take domain impersonation threats seriously and highlights strategies to resolve this problem.
Blog
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.
Guide
2023 Domain Impersonation Report
Current Domain Threats, Trends, and Techniques
Domain impersonation is the foundation for a multitude of online threats. Because a domain is dynamic, identifying when and how it will be used for malicious purposes can be challenging for security teams, and requires constant monitoring for behavior that will validate removal.
In the 2023 Domain Impersonation Report, we review look-alike domain...
Guide
Preventing Domain Impersonation
How to Stop Look-Alike Domains and Spoofing
In the first half of 2023, cybercriminals targeted company brands using an average of 40 look-alike domains per month. Domain impersonation threats trick users into giving away sensitive information by convincing them an email is from a trusted source or a website is authentic.
It’s crucial that companies take preventive measures against look-alike...
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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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.
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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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SC Media: Malicious Emails Pelting Inboxes Hit All-time High in Q1, 2023
Tue, 07/18/2023
According to the latest research by Fortra’s PhishLabs, in Q1 2023, about a quarter of emails landing in inboxes were classified as “do not engage” or malicious. SC Media shared key insights from the report.
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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).