Preventing Job Scams: Best Practices for Employers [7 Tips]
Job scams are on the rise, with cybercriminals impersonating trusted brands to lure job seekers into fake hiring processes and financial fraud. In this guide, we break down how these scams work, how to recognize and report them, and what employers can do to protect both their reputation and potential candidates.
Why Social Media Brand Protection is Mission Critical
In 2024, global social media users reached 5.17 billion, a 4.44% increase from 2023’s 4.95 billion. Nearly half of U.S. consumers report making purchases through social media, cementing these platforms as vital sales channels.
How to Prevent Job Scams in 2025: Protect Your Brand and Candidates
Most people would never suspect that more than one-third of job postings they see online could be fake—yet that’s exactly what’s happening. According to Forbes, an alarming 36% of job advertisements are fraudulent, created by scammers who have mastered the art of impersonating legitimate companies. As more businesses move their recruitment online and embrace remote […]
Online Scams in the AI Era: Insights from INTA Leadership Panel
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, scams pose a significant threat to brands, businesses, and consumers alike. During the INTA Leadership meeting in New Orleans, industry experts discussed this pressing issue in a panel discussion titled “Fighting Online Scams in the AI Era.” Marc Trachtenberg of Greenberg Traurig, LLP moderated the panel, which included […]
Cyber Brand Protection: What CISOs Need to Know for 2025
Brand protection often brings to mind safeguarding Intellectual Property (IP) and trademarks. However, the digital landscape presents evolving risks that demand equal attention. One aspect of digital risk protection – cyber brand protection – is crucial for safeguarding your business’ reputation, your relationship with consumers, and your future financial success. And as we examine current […]
How CISOs are Defeating Common Digital Risk Mistakes
The digital risk landscape is constantly changing, as technology evolves and cybercriminals continuously refine their techniques and methodologies. But after hundreds of discussions with our clients, we’ve discovered that these are the most prevalent cybersecurity pitfalls facing brands today.
From Then To Now: Changes We Have Seen In Anti-Phishing Solutions
The last two years of lockdowns and social distancing didn’t just change the way that we work, socialize, and learn — they had a tremendous impact on cybercriminals, who viewed the seismic shift to online spaces as a golden opportunity for their schemes. Cybercriminals began launching advanced attacks using technology like AI and Machine Learning […]
From Then To Now: Changes We Have Seen In Anti-Phishing Solutions
The last two years of lockdowns and social distancing didn’t just change the way that we work, socialize, and learn — they had a tremendous impact on cybercriminals, who viewed the seismic shift to online spaces as a golden opportunity for their schemes. Cybercriminals began launching advanced attacks using technology like AI and Machine Learning […]
Why Executive Impersonation Attacks Must Be On Your Hit List
Brands and executives work hard to build a solid reputation, reach a loyal customer base, and develop a unique voice. That’s why impersonation attacks are extra painful, as cybercriminals take advantage of all that hard work and claim it as their own. Here’s how to protect your brand from executive impersonation on social media and […]
Threat Intelligence Vs. Cyber Threat Hunting: What’s Better?
A recent survey found that around 70% of companies plan to increase their investment in cybersecurity. While this is generally a smart move, what really matters is which type of security solutions they choose to focus on.