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TechTarget News: 7 Principles of the GDPR Explained
By Donnie MacColl on Wed, 05/08/2024
How will the GDPR affect businesses handling personal information? Donnie MacColl spoke with TechTarget News about the seven principles of GDPR.
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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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InformationWeek: What the American Privacy Rights Act Could Mean for Data Privacy
By Antonio Sanchez on Fri, 04/26/2024
How could the American Privacy Rights Act impact companies and consumers? In his discussion with InformationWeek, Antonio Sanchez shared his observations about the new draft legislation.
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CyberScoop: Congressional Privacy Bill Looks to Rein in Data Brokers
By Antonio Sanchez on Thu, 04/25/2024
Antonio Sanchez spoke with CyberScoop about the new congressional bill that aims to regulate data brokers.
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MOTOR: EVs and Cybercrime
By Antonio Sanchez on Tue, 04/23/2024
What are the cybersecurity must-haves for electric vehicles? In this MOTOR Information Systems article, Antonio Sanchez discusses the EV market and potential cyber threats related to EVs.
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IT Nerd: American Privacy Rights Act Unveiled
By Antonio Sanchez on Tue, 04/23/2024
The recently unveiled American Privacy Rights Act is a significant step toward establishing a federal data privacy standard in the U.S. Antonio Sanchez spoke with IT Nerd and shared his observations about the legislation.
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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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Cyber Defense Radio: Data Privacy on Social Media
By Antonio Sanchez on Wed, 04/17/2024
Antonio Sanchez spoke to Cyber Defense Radio about mitigating the risks of data leaks and protecting personal information in the age of social media.
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The Last Watchdog: Will the U.S. Senate Vote to Ban TikTok?
By Antonio Sanchez on Fri, 03/29/2024
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban TikTok unless its China-based parent company relinquishes its stake. Antonio Sanchez spoke with The Last Watchdog and shared his observations.
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Diginomica: US Executive Order Promises Privacy Progress
By Wade Barisoff on Fri, 03/22/2024
The recent US Executive Order promises progress in privacy protection. In this Diginomica article, Wade Barisoff shares his observations and discusses how this EO can help protect sensitive personal data.
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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...
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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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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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Techopedia: Why Deepfake Technology is Both a Strength and Danger for Organizations
Tue, 01/16/2024
The dangerous side of deepfakes is exposed in this Techopedia article. Theo Zafirakos shares his tips on how to spot them and avoid falling victim to AI-generated fraud. Learn more below.