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Tracking the shifts reshaping the threat landscape — emerging attacker tactics, regulatory change, and structural trends — translated into what they mean for the programs defending against them.

43 Blogs

11 min read

The 8 Best Social Media Brand Protection Tools in 2026

Aug. 31, 2026 | Compare 8 leading social media brand protection tools for detecting impersonation, scams, fake accounts, and other social threats - see which best fits your needs.

Mikelle Pouwer

Sr. Product Marketing Manager

11 min read

The 8 Best Social Media Brand Protection Tools in 2026

Aug. 31, 2026 | Compare 8 leading social media brand protection tools for detecting impersonation, scams, fake accounts, and other social threats - see which best fits your needs.

Mikelle Pouwer

Sr. Product Marketing Manager

5 min read

How Attackers Use Telegram and WhatsApp to Scale Credential Theft

July 30, 2026 | Rather than distributing static files through underground forums, operators use messaging platforms to recruit affiliates, deliver updates, and support campaigns in real time.

Emily L. Phelps

Head of Brand and Communications

5 min read

How Attackers Use Telegram and WhatsApp to Scale Credential Theft

July 30, 2026 | Rather than distributing static files through underground forums, operators use messaging platforms to recruit affiliates, deliver updates, and support campaigns in real time.

Emily L. Phelps

Head of Brand and Communications

5 min read

How the Rise of AI ‘Vibe Coding’ Introduced a New Phishing Shortcut for Cybercriminals

July 28, 2026 | The same features that make vibe coding appealing to legitimate builders are exactly what also makes it appealing to fraudsters.

Jon Munshaw

Communications & Brand Manager

5 min read

How the Rise of AI ‘Vibe Coding’ Introduced a New Phishing Shortcut for Cybercriminals

July 28, 2026 | The same features that make vibe coding appealing to legitimate builders are exactly what also makes it appealing to fraudsters.

Jon Munshaw

Communications & Brand Manager

5 min read

Australia's SPF Has No "Reasonable Steps" Checklist. Build Your Own.

July 22, 2026 | Australia's Scams Prevention Framework requires banks to take reasonable steps to prevent scams. Learn what the new obligations mean and how to prepare.

Billy Johns-Teni

Director of Sales — APAC

5 min read

Australia's SPF Has No "Reasonable Steps" Checklist. Build Your Own.

July 22, 2026 | Australia's Scams Prevention Framework requires banks to take reasonable steps to prevent scams. Learn what the new obligations mean and how to prepare.

Billy Johns-Teni

Director of Sales — APAC

5 min read

Why Brand Protection Monitoring Struggles as Attack Surfaces Sprawl

July 7, 2026 | Brand protection breaks down when monitoring is fragmented. Learn how attack surface sprawl creates risk, and why cross-channel coverage is essential.

Emily L. Phelps

Head of Brand and Communications

5 min read

Why Brand Protection Monitoring Struggles as Attack Surfaces Sprawl

July 7, 2026 | Brand protection breaks down when monitoring is fragmented. Learn how attack surface sprawl creates risk, and why cross-channel coverage is essential.

Emily L. Phelps

Head of Brand and Communications

An illustration of banks and computer users with the text "What Australia's new Scams Prevention Framework means for banks"

7 min read

Australia's Scams Prevention Framework: What the New Obligations Mean for Banks

June 30, 2026 | The future tense is over. Here's what changed, what's settled, what's still coming, and why "reasonable steps" can't live in a policy PDF.

Billy Johns-Teni

Director of Sales — APAC

7 min read

Australia's Scams Prevention Framework: What the New Obligations Mean for Banks

June 30, 2026 | The future tense is over. Here's what changed, what's settled, what's still coming, and why "reasonable steps" can't live in a policy PDF.

Billy Johns-Teni

Director of Sales — APAC

12 min read

Country Consumer Scam Reporting Tells a Story

June 10, 2026 | Scam loss reports from Singapore, Australia, and the U.S. reveal a clear divide: countries pairing fraud statistics with active controls are better equipped to disrupt scams.

Ken Palla

Independent Consultant

12 min read

Country Consumer Scam Reporting Tells a Story

June 10, 2026 | Scam loss reports from Singapore, Australia, and the U.S. reveal a clear divide: countries pairing fraud statistics with active controls are better equipped to disrupt scams.

Ken Palla

Independent Consultant

1 min read

A Decade of Proactive Protection: Netcraft and NCSC

April 15, 2026 | Explore how Netcraft and the UK’s NCSC have reduced phishing in the UK by up to 80% over a decade—through rapid takedowns, proactive detection, and ACD 2.0 innovation

Robert Duncan

Vice President, Product Strategy

1 min read

A Decade of Proactive Protection: Netcraft and NCSC

April 15, 2026 | Explore how Netcraft and the UK’s NCSC have reduced phishing in the UK by up to 80% over a decade—through rapid takedowns, proactive detection, and ACD 2.0 innovation

Robert Duncan

Vice President, Product Strategy

5 min read

Phone Scams: What's Actually Happening Behind the Switchboard?

February 19, 2026 | Phone scams cost Americans $12.5B in 2024. Discover how organized fraud operations use spoofing, smishing, and psychological manipulation—and what actually stops them.

AJ Nash

Founder & CEO

5 min read

Phone Scams: What's Actually Happening Behind the Switchboard?

February 19, 2026 | Phone scams cost Americans $12.5B in 2024. Discover how organized fraud operations use spoofing, smishing, and psychological manipulation—and what actually stops them.

AJ Nash

Founder & CEO