Brand abuse, which involves the unauthorized use of a company’s trademarks, logos, or online presence, poses a serious threat to business integrity and consumer trust. It takes on various forms,…
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Glossary of Cybersecurity Terms
Keeping up with the constant influx of new cybersecurity terminology can be difficult. However, Bolster is here to help. Our glossary provides clear definitions for the latest important terms used in the cybersecurity and information security industry that you should be familiar with.
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What are Smishing Attacks?
Smishing attacks (SMS phishing) involve sending fraudulent SMS (short message service) messages to individuals to gather sensitive information or install malware on their device. These messages often contain a link…
What is OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence)?
Open-source intelligence is the practice of gathering and scrutinizing information that is openly accessible to the general public. This includes a wide range of data from various online and offline…
What Are Impersonation Attacks?
According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report 2022, a common type of impersonation attack, Business Email Compromise (BEC) (or Email Account Compromise (EAC)) cost businesses a whopping $2.7…
Defending Against Fraud: How a Fraud Platform Can Protect Your Business
A fraud platform refers to a comprehensive software solution designed to detect and prevent fraudulent activities within an organization. It is a powerful tool that combines various technologies and analytical…
The Hidden Dangers of Bad Domains
Checking for bad domains As an IT security and risk management professional, being able to…
DNS Report: Crucial Tool for Empowered IT Security
In today’s digital landscape, DNS reports are fundamental tools. The security of our information and networks is of utmost importance, and a critical aspect of securing our networks is the…
DNS Scanner: The Fundamental Tool for IT Security Professionals
DNS scanners are your first line of defense for your network. DNS (Domain Name System) is an essential component of the internet infrastructure that translates domain names into IP addresses.…
Leveraging DNSTwist to Boost Domain Monitoring
Dnstwist is a powerful tool used in the domain name system (DNS) rapid reconnaissance process. It helps IT security and risk management professionals identify potential phishing attacks and domain hijacking…
Domain Monitoring in Today's Cybersecurity Landscape
Why is domain monitoring important? Domain monitoring is crucial for IT security and risk management professionals because it helps to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and threats to an…
