Fortra Insights: March 2024

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The 2023 Gone Phishing Tournament results are in!

According to the latest Phishing Benchmark Global Report, based on results from the 2023 Gone Phishing Tournament (GPT) hosted by Fortra’s Terranova Security, findings revealed that one in ten people are susceptible to phishing scams, clicking on dubious email links, potentially exposing confidential and sensitive information to cyber criminals.??

Key findings of the 2023 report include:??

• 10.4% click-through rate on phishing simulation emails, marking a 3.4 percentage point increase from the previous year. (Note: the 2022 simulation template used a different context but targeted the same behaviors with its tactics).?
• 6.5% of recipients submitted their passwords in the form embedded in the malicious webpage, a 3.5 percentage point rise from 2022, with 60% of clickers eventually compromising their passwords.?
• For click rates by industry, the Finance sector posted the lowest click rate (6.2%) across all industries for the second year. The Transportation sector (6.8%) came in second, followed by the Manufacturing sector at 7.7%. Conversely, the Education sector saw both the highest click and password submission rates, totaling 16.8% and 12.2%, respectively.?

Download the report here . You can also catch the highlights in our summary blog post or join Fortra experts, and guest speakers from The National Cybersecurity Alliance and Microsoft, as they discuss results from the 2023 Gone Phishing Tournament. Save your spot here .?

In other news, we’re excited to announce Fortra Extended Detection and Response (XDR), a new managed solution delivering comprehensive visibility and coverage across endpoints, network, and cloud environments. Our 24/7, scalable, sustainable, and comprehensive XDR solution integrates Fortra’s Alert Logic pre-eminent MDR capabilities and an industry-leading endpoint management solution from the Fortra portfolio, seamlessly delivered via a lightweight agent. Read on to learn more about Fortra XDR here .?

Meet New CIS Benchmarks with Fortra?

The latest CIS Controls include simplified language and security requirements for the cloud, hybrid environments, and evolving threats. See the list of Fortra solutions that enable organizations to comply with 16 of the 18 CIS Controls.??

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The Ultimate Guide to Insider Threats??

The cost of insider threats has risen to over $16 million per year, per organization, according to the latest Ponemon research. Discover the tactics in play today by malicious insiders, and the countermeasures responsible organizations must take to allay their effect.??

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What Government Contractors Need to Know About CMMC?

It’s crunch time for government contractors, as the CMMC 2.0 requirements will finally be enforced in 2025, making them a deciding factor in DoD bids. Find out what you need to do to prepare, and how Fortra’s experienced government solutions can help.??

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Tips to Safeguard Against Tax Vishing Scams?

Tax-related phishing and vishing scams are rising during tax season. John Wilson shares valuable tips on how to spot those scams and stay safe. Read this IT Nerd article to learn more.???

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