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Supply Chain Attack News: When Trust is the Trojan Horse
Key Takeaways Surgical Precision: 2026 supply chain attack news highlights a shift from mass infection to …
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Logo Infringement: The Executive Guide to Modern Brand Protection
In today’s digital environment, logos represent far more than visual design — they embody customer trust. However, …
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The Definitive Guide to Detecting Fake Shops: 10 Expert Strategies for 2026
The internet is a vast landscape, and for many brands, it represents a blind spot as vast as the web itself. As we …
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Why You Need a List of Fake Recruitment Agencies: Lessons from a Web3 Malware Attack
Navigating the job market in the Web3 and blockchain space has become a digital minefield. As developers increasingly …
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Crypto Asset Recovery: How to Identify Legitimate Companies vs. Scams
The rise of digital asset theft has birthed a secondary, equally predatory industry: the crypto asset recovery scam. For …
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Brand Protection Tools: The Definitive Guide to Neutralizing Digital Threats in 2026
In the hyper-connected landscape of 2026, your brand is more than just a logo or a name – it is a digital promise of …
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Domain Spoofing: 5 Critical Ways to Protect Your Brand Identity
In the modern digital economy, trust is the most valuable currency. However, as we move into 2026, that trust is being …
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Social Engineering: The 'Can You Hear Me?' Trap Explained
In the high-stakes ecosystem of Web3 and venture capital, meeting requests have become routine. But threat actors – …
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Digital Risk Protection in 2026: Key Cybersecurity Trends and Recommended Actions
As organizations move toward 2026, the cybersecurity threat landscape continues to expand beyond traditional network …
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The Nuance of Takedowns: The Challenge of the Compromised Site
Takedowns are a common part of the internet today, especially for those dealing with a compromised site. Companies and …
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Fake login pages: how attackers exploit trust
Fake login pages are one of the most common techniques used in phishing campaigns to steal credentials and compromise …
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Fake Mobile Apps Alert: 6 Powerful Ways to Stop App Store Impersonation
Mobile apps are a growing problem for brands and consumers alike. As mobile usage continues to dominate digital …
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Typosquat Protection in Depth: How Brands Stop Domain Abuse and Supply Chain Attacks
Typosquat protection has become a critical security requirement as attackers increasingly exploit small naming …
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Social Media Takedown Guide: 9 Powerful Ways to Stop Brand Abuse Fast
Addressing brand impersonation, scams, and fraudulent activity across social platforms has become critical for brands. …
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How to Avoid Holiday Scams: 5 Powerful Examples That Expose Seasonal Fraud
How to avoid holiday scams is something most people only think about after they’ve already been targeted by fake deals, …
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Digital Risk Protection Services Explained: 7 Powerful Ways to Reduce External Threats
Digital risk protection services play a vital role in modern cybersecurity strategies. As attackers increasingly operate …
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Fake Social Media Profile Risks: How Brands and Users Get Impersonated
A fake social media profile is one of the most common tools used by attackers to exploit trust on digital platforms. By …
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Fake Domain Exposed: 7 Critical Risks Brands Can't Ignore
Cybercriminals exploit fake domains to impersonate legitimate brands through lookalike registrations. These malicious …
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DRPS Tools Explained: 7 Powerful Ways to Stop Digital Threats Fast
DRPS tools are a critical part of modern cybersecurity strategies as external threats continue to grow beyond …
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Social Media Impersonation Explained: Real Risks, Data, and How Brands Respond
Social media impersonation has become one of the most effective tactics used by attackers to exploit trust and …
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Executive Monitoring: Why Protecting Executives Is More Critical Than Ever
Executive monitoring has moved from being a niche security capability to a business-critical requirement. As …
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Executive Impersonation: How Attackers Exploit Trust at the Top
Impersonation is one of the fastest-growing forms of social engineering. Rather than attacking infrastructure, threat …
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Web Threat Defense Service: Detecting and Disrupting Online Threats at Scale
A web threat defense service is designed to protect organizations from malicious activity targeting their digital …
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Digital Threat Protection: Securing Brands, Users, and Infrastructure Against Modern Attacks
Digital threat protection has become a core requirement for organizations operating in an environment where attacks no …
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Introducing Automated Incident Review: for Stronger Incident Submissions
Built to Reduce Delays and Improve Takedown Outcomes Incomplete or unclear evidence is one of the most common reasons …
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The Nuance of Takedowns: Why Domain-Related Takedowns Fail
Takedowns are a common part of the internet today. Companies and individuals regularly seek to have harmful or …
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DMCA Takedown Guide: A Clear Overview of Copyright Protection and Removal Actions
The DMCA Takedown Guide provides a structured way to understand the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, how DMCA takedowns …
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The Nuance of Takedowns: A Complete Guide to Domain Suspension, Website Verification, and Takedown Actions
The Nuance of Takedowns is the title of a series created to highlight a reality that security teams experience every …
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8 Ways Attackers Use Modern Phishing Techniques – And How to Detect Them
New Phishing Techniques continue to evolve, blending technical manipulation, deception, and platform-specific …
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5 Essential Strategies to Understand and Prevent Crypto Phishing Scams
Crypto Phishing Scams continue to expand across Web3 ecosystems, targeting wallets, decentralized exchanges, recovery …
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Hackers Target Gmail Users via Google Calendar Phishing Emails: What You Need to Know
Why Hackers Target Gmail Users via Google Calendar Phishing Emails A new threat vector is rising fast – and this time, …
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The Nuance of Takedowns: Key Factors in Domain Suspension
Domain suspension is a complex but crucial part of the modern internet. Companies and individuals regularly seek to have …
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How to Check If a Website Is Down: 7 Technical Reasons and How to Investigate Them
At the time of writing this, Amazon’s AWS experienced a massive outage in their US-East-1 region, disrupting everyday …
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The Nuance of Domain Takedowns: Common Scenarios and Paths
Takedowns are part of the internet’s plumbing. People want harmful or unauthorized content removed, but the path …
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Dark Web Monitoring – Release Notes
Release Date: 2025-10-14 Version: 1.0 Summary This release introduces PhishFort’s new Dark Web Monitoring module …
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See in the Dark: Announcing PhishFort's Dark Web Monitoring
By Lucas Sierra, CEO at PhishFort Why We Built This When trying to keep your company and ecosystem safe, silence can …
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Bitcoin Core Phishing Campaign: PhishFort Blocks 3 Critical Threats
Bitcoin Core: A High-Value Target for Cybercriminals Bitcoin Core, the reference implementation of the Bitcoin protocol, …
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The Ultimate Guide to DMCA Takedown Requests
In the digital world we live in, your brand is no longer just a logo. Your brand is your company’s reputation, …
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DRPS vs Brand Protection: A Simple Guide
When security leaders and brand managers speak about “digital risk”, they may not be talking about the same thing. To a …
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Why We Love Sharing: Spamhaus now incorporates our Blocklist
No single organization can see it all – by working together, we build stronger defenses for everyone. At PhishFort, we …
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Automated Threat Detection by PhishFort: 7 Smart Ways to Stop Cyber Attacks Before They Escalate
As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, staying ahead of malicious actors has never been more crucial for …
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Online Brand Protection: 7 Powerful Ways to Prevent Impersonation, Fraud, and Cyber Threats
Protecting your brand extends beyond delivering top-notch products and cultivating customer loyalty. Modern businesses …
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Brand Abuse Detection: How to Prevent Impersonation, Fraud, and Cyber Threats
What is Brand Abuse Detection? Brand abuse refers to the malicious exploitation of a company’s name, image, or …
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SOC 2 Type II Attestation Secured: PhishFort's Continued Dedication to Security
At PhishFort, security isn’t just something we deliver for our clients – it’s a foundational principle that …
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Phishing Detection Tools: Essential Solutions for Modern Cybersecurity
Phishing attacks have become one of the most pervasive threats to businesses of all sizes, across the globe. …
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Online Brand Protection Strategies | Why Inhouse Brand Protection Solutions Struggle
Brand protection, or what is brand protection, is no longer a simple task. Attacks from across the globe, using a …
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Brand Impersonation in the Digital Age: Why In-House Efforts Need Support
Introduction The landscape of brand protection has fundamentally shifted. Today’s organizations face coordinated …
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7 Essential Tips for Website Phishing Detection
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, organizations must combat phishing attacks that exploit brand trust. Attackers …
Read moreWebsite Phishing Detection | Secure Your Digital Presence
Safeguarding your online presence in today’s digital landscape is paramount, as cyber threats grow more …
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Brand Protection Service | Top Strategies for Effective Online Brand Protection
While you are reading this, your brand is constantly at risk from online threats. Phishing attacks, impersonation, and …
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Social Media Phishing Scams | Top Attack Methods
Social Media Phishing Scams: How Cybercriminals Exploit Trust on Social Media Platforms Social phishing refers to …
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Twitter Phishing Exploits | Deceptive Previews Explained
Explore the hidden dangers of Twitter’s ‘Cards’ feature in our comprehensive analysis, …
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PhaaS | Phishing as a Service Targeting Microsoft 365
PhishFort recently identified a marked resurgence in Microsoft 365 credential-harvesting attempts, echoing tactics once …
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Crypto Address Poisoning | How the DEA Lost $55K in a Scam
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) fell prey to an address poisoning scam, losing $55,000 in …
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Discord Spam Reporting | New Features to Combat Fraud
In the last few years, the use of the chat platform Discord has increased a lot. More than 150 million active users per …
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12 Common Cryptocurrency Scams and How to Protect Yourself from Phishing and Fraud
Understanding Common Cryptocurrency Scams The rapid growth of digital assets has unfortunately brought a surge in …
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PhishFort Launches DeFi Anti-Phishing Service
DeFi (Decentralized finance) projects have exploded in popularity in the crypto industry over the past year. DeFi as a …
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7 Key Insights into Intellectual Property and How It's Protected Online
What Is Intellectual Property and How Is It Protected? You’ve just discovered that someone has copied your …
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7 Critical Insights into Web3 DeFi Phishing Campaigns and How PhishFort Protects Crypto Users
PhishFort.com and MyCrypto.com collaborated on this piece. This is the second collaboration piece with MyCrypto. In the …
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5 Ways PhishFort's Free Browser Extension Strengthens Cryptocurrency Phishing Protection
One of the biggest challenges in cybersecurity today is keeping pace with phishing attacks. At PhishFort, our mission is …
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10 Key Insights into Chrome Extension Phishing and How PhishFort's Nighthawk Protects You
The investigation was carried out by MyCrypto and PhishFort PhishFort has recently launched Nighthawk: an extension …
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Crypto Scams: Why the Crypto Industry Is So Vulnerable and How to Stop Them
Working with cryptocurrencies is exciting for many reasons. Being on the cutting edge of financial technology, …
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DMCA Takedown Services: What Is the DMCA and How to Protect Your Copyright Online
If you’ve ever searched Google for a copyright or trademark issue, you’ve likely come across the term DMCA. …
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7 Reasons Why Cyber Attackers Commonly Use Social Engineering Attacks on Social Media
Why Cyber Attackers Commonly Use Social Engineering Attacks on Social Media The rise of social media has transformed …
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Web3 Domains Phishing Has Finally Arrived: The Next Big Threat To Crypto Security
It was only a matter of time before attackers pushed deeper into the crypto ecosystem. Web3 Domain phishing has now …
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Difference Between Trademark And Copyright: How to Keep Your Copyright and Trademark Safe from Copycats
What Every Brand Owner Should Know You’ve invested time, creativity, and effort into building your brand. But when it …
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PhishFort 2019 In Review: Building Stronger Phishing Protection Solutions
2019 was a milestone year for PhishFort. As we look back, we’re proud of how our phishing protection solutions evolved …
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How to Avoid Copyright Infringements & Trademark Infringements Online
“Hey, That Kinda Looks Like Mine?” – Learn how to identify, prevent, and take down copyright or trademark infringements …
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Phishing Clone: Trust Wallet Recovery Service Phishing Attack
Our early warning systems recently detected trustwället[.]com, an obvious phishing clone of the popular Trust Wallet …
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Unraveling a Chain of Dex Phishing Attacks
DEX Phishing attacks or Phishing attacks against decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are on the rise – and they’re …
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Fortmatic and PhishFort Team Up!
Fortmatic and PhishFort Team Up to Strengthen Web3 Security Fortmatic and PhishFort have joined forces to make the …
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PhishFort Teams Up With Binance Labs
PhishFort and Binance Labs have officially partnered – and we couldn’t be more excited to share this next step in …
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Can a Hardware Wallet Get Phished?
Can a Hardware Wallet Get Phished? Security remains one of the biggest barriers to widespread adoption of crypto. Within …
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Phishing Attacks: 10 Powerful Ways to Spot them in Crypto -and Stay Safe Online
1. Know Your Senders Phishing attacks as emails often impersonate trusted organizations like banks or cryptocurrency …
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PhishFort Paxful Partnership: to Strengthen Cryptocurrency Phishing Protection
PhishFort Team Up with Paxful PhishFort Partners with Paxful to Strengthen Cryptocurrency Phishing Protection PhishFort …
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Best Brand Abuse Tools | Protect Your Digital Assets
Research produced in conjunction with Oliver Hough. Binance is one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges so …
Read moreBinance Phishing Kits: A Tale of Two Phishes
Research produced in conjunction with Oliver Hough. Binance is one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges …
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Free Browser Extension to Fight Cryptocurrency Phishing: PhishFort Nighthawk (2025 Update)
Introducing PhishFort Nighthawk: A Free Browser Extension Fighting Cryptocurrency Phishing The PhishFort Ecosystem …
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Spot Crypto Phishing Attacks | Essential Security Tips
This is a brief exploration of an attack that surfaced one night and was reported on twitter against a user of the …
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Report Phishing Scams Faster with Telegram
We’re excited to release the latest addition to our family of anti-phishing tools for the cryptocurrency industry. …
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Binance Scam: Free Giveaway Analysis
Our early warning systems recently detected a spike in Binance related attacks. Our analysts investigated the spate of …
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