FraudWatch International
FraudWatch International is an internet security organization that was founded in 2003 that mainly specializes in online fraud protection and anti-phishing activities. The headquarters of this privately owned company are in Melbourne, Australia and it has offices in London, Dubai and San Francisco. Its CEO is Trent Youl.[1]
The activities of the company include anti-phishing, protection against malware and online brand protection[2], offering Security as a Service to other companies. Fraudwatch International is active in sponsoring and participating in congresses on cybercrime.[3] It also sponsors the Anti-Phishing Working Group[4][5]
The techniques that are used by FraudWatch International include:
- Anti-phishing techniques
- Anti-vishing techniques
- Anti-pharming techniques
- Takedown of fake domains
- Takedown of face profiles on social media
For anti-phishing, the company has released the FWI Fraud Shield in 2007. This is an application for Windows platforms that warns users if they are about to browse to phishing websites.[6]
Notes
- ^ https://www.webcitation.org/6reMa3lml?url=http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/travel/experts-warn-of-fraud-lost-cards-and-card-clash-as-contactless-payments-for-travel-is-rolled-out/news-story/469a6e0a690ea4645621b15b7c66c84e
- ^ https://www.webcitation.org/6reN9AAWi?url=https://fraudwatchinternational.com/about-us/
- ^ https://www.webcitation.org/6reOzo7iO?url=http://www.e-crimecongress.org/event/ecdubai14/series-sponsors-event
- ^ https://www.webcitation.org/6reNfECwT?url=http://news.sys-con.com/node/4113393
- ^ https://www.webcitation.org/6reOiIIiP?url=http://www.antiphishing.org/sponsor-solutions/
- ^ https://www.webcitation.org/6reQ1fOAQ?url=http://download.cnet.com/FWI-Fraud-Shield/3000-12512_4-10625680.html