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 is in Melbourne, Australia and it has offices in London, Dubai and San Francisco. Its CEO is Trent Youl.[1]

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

Dubai, UAE,

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

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. It also sponsors the Anti-Phishing Working Group.[3] [4]

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. "About Us". Digital Brand Protection – FraudWatch. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  2. "Online Brand Protection Specialists". FraudWatch International.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "APWG | Unifying The Global Response To Cybercrime".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "APWG | Sponsor Solutions".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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