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Spoofing

What Is Spoofing? The Attack Behind 90% of Breaches

In March 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that spoofing-related fraud accounted for billions in losses across American businesses and individuals. Every major data breach investigation I've worked on in the past five years started the same way — someone trusted something that wasn'

Carl B. Johnson Dec 09, 2025 7 min read
Fake Identity Website

Fake Identity Website Threats: How to Spot and Stop Them

The Fake Identity Website That Fooled an Entire HR Department Earlier this year, an HR team at a mid-size logistics company received a job application that checked every box. The resume was polished, the LinkedIn profile looked legitimate, and the applicant's personal website — showcasing a portfolio and professional

Carl B. Johnson Jul 16, 2024 7 min read