brand protection
Detecting, Reporting & Taking Down Fake Instagram Threads Accounts Impersonating your Brand
The Internet’s latest online forum – Instagram Threads – has come into the spotlight and garnered over 150 million users within the first 2 weeks. Considering… ...
Phishing in the Metaverse: The New Reality of Brand Protection
The metaverse promises a new level of immersion and connection for users. Applications and platforms that use virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality technologies provide new ways for users to explore ...
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 ...
Real-world Phishing Attack Highlights Why Every CISO Needs to Protect Against Brand Impersonation
When researchers from Armorblox discovered a phishing attack from bad actors impersonating the well-known security company Proofpoint, it set off alarm bells for a lot of organizations and security teams that weren’t ...
Copyright Infringement: 3 Steps to Defending Your Business
The case of Napster and the music industry is widely quoted in discussions about copyright infringement. In the late 90s, Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker co-founded Napster, a file-sharing application that allowed ...
Widespread Brand Impersonation Scam Campaign Targeting Hundreds of the Most Popular Apparel Brands
Bolster’s threat research team recently uncovered a widespread brand impersonation scam campaign targeting 100+ popular clothing, footwear, and apparel brands. Among the notable brands affected by this campaign are Nike, Puma, Adidas, ...
What is Trademark Infringement and How Costly is it to Your Business?
According to a consumer survey by Stackla in 2021, 88% of consumers claimed that brand authenticity was a key deciding factor that defined their purchasing behavior. Another Salsify survey showed that 46% ...
How to File a UDRP Complaint: A Guide for Your Business
UDPR complaints have become top-of-mind for cybersecurity business leaders around the world. A World Intellectual Property Organization report states that 2022 was the worst year for cybersquatting complaints, recording a 10% rise ...
TRENDING: Google Ads as Phishing Hooks: Understanding the Threat and Protecting Your Brand
The FBI said that in 2022, phishing took the top spot as the most reported cybercrime by a wide margin. While scammers using deceptive e-mails and… ...
DMCA Violations and Notices: An In-Depth Guide
DMCA violation notices can be a stressful thing to receive as an organization. We’ve compiled a guide for how you can respond, counter a violation notice, and protect your brand ...
