FraudWatch International

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FraudWatch International, Inc.
TypePrivately Held
IndustryCybersecurity, Cyber threat intelligence
Founded2003
FoundersTrent Youl
Headquarters
Melbourne, Victoria
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Number of locations
London, United Kingdom,

Dubai, UAE,

San Francisco, California
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsEnterprise Brand Shield, , Malware Protection & Detection, Brand Abuse, , Social Media Monitoring, Mobile Apps Monitoring, , Phishing data feed
Number of employees
50 (February 2020)
Websitewww.fraudwatchinternational.com

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.

The activities of the company include anti-phishing, protection against malware and online brand protection,[1] offering Security as a Service to other companies. Fraudwatch International is active in sponsoring and participating in congresses on cybercrime. It also sponsors the Anti-Phishing Working Group.[2] [3]

The techniques that are used by FraudWatch International include:

  • Anti-phishing techniques
  • Anti-vishing techniques
  • Anti-pharming techniques
  • Takedown of fake domains
  • Takedown of fake profiles on social media

References[]

  1. ^ "Online Brand Protection Specialists". FraudWatch International.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "APWG | Unifying The Global Response To Cybercrime".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "APWG | Sponsor Solutions".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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