Unphish: a smart online enforcement and takedown platform
Unphish is an is an advanced online enforcement case management platform designed to empower brands to identify, report, and manage online brand infringements efficiently. Learn more here.
What is GlobalBlock?
What is GlobalBlock?
GlobalBlock is the world’s first unified domain name-blocking service and a game changer for online brand protection
Fake Ads on Social Media: Leads for Criminals
Fake ads on social media is a growing problem. Learn the different scams and how to defend your brands
Safe Harbor: Implications for Hosting Providers that Ignore Malicious Content
safe harbor protects hosting parties from liability associated with 3rd parties publishing content on their servers, but this protection is not absoloute.
Black Friday, Fake Websites and Posts
Ed Seaford – In the wake of the recent Black Friday sales, a critical issue has come to light, as highlighted in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) latest blog. The increasing trend of scam websites impersonating reputable Australian retailers poses a...
Social Media Phishing is on the rise
19 November 2023
Incorporating social media monitoring and enforcement into brand cybersecurity strategies is of paramount importance due to the extensive reach and influence of social platforms. In this blog, we look at the problem and some of social media phishing attack...
Unification of Social Media Reporting is needed
16 November 2023, by Ed Seaford
Navigating the reporting systems for abuse or phishing across various social media platforms can be a daunting task for users and brands. Cybersecurity and Incident Support Teams (CIST) often face the challenge of orienting themselves in a...
Tactics cyber criminals deploy to evade detection
20 October 2022, by Ed SeafordAvoiding DetectionWeb monitoring tools play an important role in thwarting impersonation and phishing attacks, but cybercriminals deploy an array of evasion techniques to evade detection and carry out their nefarious activities. In my years...
Taking down Fake Websites and Domain Names
Taking Down Fake Websites & Domain Names
12 October 2023
This blog delves into the intricate workings of fake websites and how they exploit similar domain names to well-known brands, deceiving customers in the process. We also take a look at the immediate steps brands...
Strategies to Combat Copycat Websites
11 June 2023
Copycat websites are an easy way for scammers to fleece your customers and cause your brand irreparable damage. In the vast digital landscape, copycat websites pose a significant threat to businesses, potentially diluting their brand, confusing customers, and...
.zip TLD being blocked by some brands
If you’re a security expert you may have seen an increase in phishing attacks coming from the .ZIP TLD. Last month, Google introduced eight new top-level domains (TLD) that could be purchased through Google Domains and ICANN Accredited Registrars.
The new domains are .dad,...
Brand Protection: Telegram Usernames up for auction!
Telegram Auction: Everything seems to be up for grabs
In August 2022, Telegram launched its Fragment platform and TON blockchain ecosystem that auctions off usernames to the highest bidder. Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov reported that in the first month, the platform...