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...

A Digital Risk Protection Playbook Counterfeit threats, such as fraudulent ads and look-alike domains, are on the rise especially with the expansion of e-commerce and online consumer-to-business interaction. However, the collection and mitigation of counterfeit activity can be complicated. Prioritizing relationships with platforms and providers along with collecting data showing evidence of abuse...

In 2024, organizations face growing brand protection challenges with online impersonation attacks targeting their assets through non-traditional means. These attacks are spanning channels not typically protected by corporate controls and leveraging AI to generate lures, making detection increasingly broad and mitigation nuanced. To better understand the top brand risks, Fortra held a roundtable...

Ransomware operators are disabling critical systems and publishing stolen data in record volumes, and businesses that fall prey to an attack often feel helpless determining a solution because the threat itself is in a constant state of evolution. This playbook breaks down how to: Identify and mitigate attacks before they occur Maintain broad visibility into data leaks and threat actor activity...

May 2022 In Q1, Agari and PhishLabs detected and mitigated hundreds of thousands of phishing, social media, email, and dark web threats targeting a broad range of enterprises and brands. The Quarterly Threat Trends & Intelligence Report provides an analysis of the latest findings and insights into key trends shaping the threat landscape. Readers will learn: How phishing attack volume changed in Q1...

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...

Threat actors are using social media to target enterprises and their customers with fraudulent accounts. The nature of instant sharing on social media means organizations can face swift reputation damage or financial loss if they fall victim to one of the many threat types used on these platforms. In order to effectively protect against social media threats, security teams must be knowledgeable of...

Look-alike domains are one of the most versatile tools a threat actor can use to attack an organization. They lay the foundation for a wide range of cyberthreats, including reputation abuse, phishing sites, and email scams. This playbook breaks down: The domain lifecycle and how domains are abused Threats criminals use to deceive and defraud their targets How look-alike domain attacks are created...

With its strong overall performance, Fortra earns the 2022 Frost & Sullivan Global Company of the Year Award in the DRP industry. With more than 60 years of coaching organizations all over the world, Frost & Sullivan provides the tools for growth and long-term success to their clients. Their Company of the Year Award is a great honor as it “exemplifies visionary innovation, market-leading...

See how Fortra stacks up against the biggest names in Digital Risk Protection. Frost and Sullivan’s 2022 DRP report gives you a better understanding of Digital Risk Protection vendors and what they have to offer. The report includes: Frost Radar on DRP Services Evaluation of the competitive environment Detailed analysis of vendors looking specifically at Innovation, Growth, and Frost Perspective...

Compare your company’s security practices with industry peers! The 2023 Cyberthreat Defense Report, now in it’s 10th year, provides deep insight into the minds of security professionals. Insights from this year’s survey include: The threats that most concern IT teams include account takeover (ATO) attacks, phishing, and brand impersonation on social media Double and triple extortion ransomware...

August 2022 In Q2, Agari and PhishLabs detected and mitigated hundreds of thousands of phishing, social media, email, and dark web threats targeting a broad range of enterprises and brands. The Quarterly Threat Trends & Intelligence Report provides an analysis of the latest findings and insights into key trends shaping the threat landscape. Readers will learn: How phishing attack volume changed...