A Pocket Guide to Multi-Channel Phishing Defense

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Imagine this scenario, highlighting the need for multi-channel phishing defense:  Your company’s Finance department employs thousands of employees in 100+ countries. Recently, 1000+ employees from this department received an email, purportedly from the CEO, asking them to transfer $100,000 of the company’s funds to an unfamiliar bank account. Almost 200 ... Read More

Online Shopping Tips to Protect Yourself During Black Friday 2023

As the holiday season swings into full gear, shoppers are expected to flock to early online shopping deals as part of Black Friday. The great thing is that you don’t need to worry as much about getting trampled trying to get a good deal, but you do will need to ... Read More

Cybersquatting: A Growing Threat in the Digital Age and How to Combat It

| | Blog, domain monitoring
In today’s interconnected world, cybersquatting has become a prevalent issue that poses significant risks to businesses and individuals alike. By implementing best practices for prevention, we can ensure that our digital assets remain secure and protected from malicious actors. Let’s dive into the world of cybersquatting and discover how we ... Read More

What is Trap Phishing? 9 Ways Your Business Can Be Impacted

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Phishing is the most common cybercrime, which lures victims towards malicious software or websites via fraudulent email or social media messages. Phishing attacks are often preferred by hackers because of how individuals still fall for them, and the method can yield true results for hackers: Almost 49% of all e-mails ... Read More

What Are Executive Impersonation Attacks, and What Do They Look Like?

| | Blog, brand protection
Cybercriminals keep coming up with new methods to deceive and defraud businesses.  One such method gaining in popularity are executive impersonation attacks, also known as “CEO fraud,” where criminals use hacking techniques to impersonate business executives and gain access to sensitive information and money.  According to the FBI’s Internet Crime ... Read More

Top 4 Features of a Dark Web Monitoring Tool

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The term “dark web” often gives off an ominous feeling when uttered among individuals and business owners alike, but in actuality, few have ever seen the dark web. Most people have no idea what it is or how to access it and cannot comprehend the risks behind what goes on ... Read More

What’s Brand Protection Got to Do with External Attack Surface Management?

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The term external attack surface management (EASM) is gaining traction amongst security vendors and analyst firms alike. External attack surface management encompasses a wide variety of public-facing assets, many of which security teams are aware of and have protected for years. However, there are other attack vectors that have not ... Read More

Definitive Guide to Modern Brand Protection

Businesses are relying more and more on digital assets and solutions to run operations. As the focus shifts to highlight the digital age, brand protection has become an essential aspect of business strategy. Criminals are attacking brands online with fake domains, counterfeit products, and scams, all to gain access to ... Read More

Copyright Infringement Examples: Lessons to Help You Protect Your Business

Copyright infringement is a fairly common technique for cyber criminals looking to profit off unsuspecting businesses and consumers. Individuals and businesses indulge in it for various reasons, ranging from pure ignorance to wilful infringement based on malicious intent.  There are several famous copyright infringement examples. Perhaps the most famous is ... Read More
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Top Social Media Scams to Watch Out For

Today, more than 4.6 billion people are on social media, representing 58.4% of the total human population. Even businesses realize social media’s massive potential, with 73% of all small businesses investing time and money on these platforms. As ingrained as these platforms are in the daily life of consumers, they’re ... Read More

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