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June 2025 Patch Tuesday Analysis

Today’s Patch Tuesday Alert addresses Microsoft’s June 2025 Security Updates. We are actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expect to ship ASPL-1160 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEsCVE-2025-33053A WebDAV code execution vulnerability, CVE-2025-33053 requires that a user open a malicious .URL file for compromise to...
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Top Five AI Threats to Watch Out for in H2 2025

AI threats can be plentiful and widespread. This blog breaks through the noise by identifying the top five riskiest AI threats to pay attention to this year. Fortra’s threat research breaks down what these threats are, how they are carried out by threat actors, and the risks they pose to all organizations regardless of size or industry.
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BEC Global Insights Report: April 2025

The monthly Global BEC Insights Report from Fortra presents a comprehensive analysis of the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) employed by BEC threat actors. This report draws on extensive intelligence gathered from hundreds of active defense engagements conducted throughout the month. Key insights include geolocation data, attack volume, and the variety of scams, such as payroll diversion and advance fee fraud. The report also highlights the use of gift cards in scams, the requested amounts in wire transfer fraud, and the banks and webmail providers frequently targeted by attackers. These findings provide a critical understanding of the evolving BEC threat landscape.
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Your Taxes Are Done but the Scammers Aren’t

This blog conducts a deep dive into a recent and widespread tax scam identified through Fortra’s threat research. It offers the reader a detailed analysis into the email lure and provides insights with predictions into how these scammers can continue targeting victims even after the tax deadline has passed.