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Threat Intelligence

The Evolution of AI-Powered Phishing Attacks: What Security Teams Need to Know in 2026

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how threat actors craft phishing campaigns. From deepfake voice calls to hyper-personalized emails that bypass traditional filters, AI-generated attacks have increased by 340% since 2024. This comprehensive guide explores the latest attack vectors, detection strategies, and how Openseye's machine learning models identify these sophisticated threats before they reach your employees.

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Dr. Sarah Chen

Chief Threat Intelligence Officer

May 12, 202612 min read

Research

The State of Brand Impersonation: 2025-2026 Annual Report

Our annual research report reveals alarming trends in brand impersonation attacks. Financial services saw a 156% increase in fake banking portals, while e-commerce brands faced 2.1 million counterfeit storefronts. This report provides industry-specific data, regional threat landscapes, and actionable recommendations based on analysis of over 50 million monitored assets across 180 countries.

Emily Watson

Director of Research

April 15, 202615 min read

Strategy

Building a World-Class Digital Risk Protection Program from Scratch

Whether you're a startup scaling rapidly or an enterprise modernizing your security posture, building an effective DRP program requires careful planning. This guide walks through organizational structure, tool selection, integration with existing security operations, KPI frameworks, and the journey from reactive monitoring to proactive threat hunting. Based on implementations at Fortune 500 companies.

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Dr. Sarah Chen

Chief Threat Intelligence Officer

December 14, 202518 min read

All Articles

Brand ProtectionApril 28, 2026

Typosquatting in 2026: Advanced Detection Techniques for Enterprise Brand Protection

Typosquatting remains one of the most persistent threats to brand integrity. With over 2.3 million malicious lookalike domains registered monthly, organizations need sophisticated monitoring capabilities. Learn how to implement a comprehensive typosquatting detection program, including homograph attacks, combosquatting, and the emerging threat of AI-generated domain variations that evade traditional pattern matching.

Michael Torres

10 min read

TakedownsMarch 22, 2026

Mastering Domain Takedowns: A Legal and Technical Guide for Security Teams

Successfully removing malicious domains requires understanding both technical infrastructure and legal frameworks across jurisdictions. This guide covers everything from identifying registrar abuse contacts to leveraging ICANN's UDRP process, working with law enforcement, and utilizing automated takedown workflows. Includes templates, average resolution times by registrar, and case studies from successful enterprise takedown programs.

James Morrison

14 min read

Social MediaFebruary 18, 2026

Social Media Impersonation: Protecting Your Brand Across 47 Platforms

From fake executive profiles on LinkedIn to fraudulent customer service accounts on Twitter, social media impersonation costs enterprises an average of $4.2 million annually. This comprehensive guide covers platform-specific detection techniques, automated monitoring strategies, the verification badge ecosystem, and how to build relationships with trust and safety teams for faster response times.

Amanda Rodriguez

11 min read

CryptocurrencyJanuary 30, 2026

Cryptocurrency Scam Detection: Safeguarding Your Brand in the Web3 Era

The cryptocurrency industry faces unique challenges with fake exchanges, fraudulent ICOs, and pump-and-dump schemes impersonating legitimate projects. This article examines the intersection of traditional brand protection and blockchain security, including smart contract impersonation, fake airdrop campaigns, and the emerging threat of AI-generated whitepaper fraud targeting crypto communities.

David Kim

13 min read

Threat IntelligenceOctober 25, 2025

Dark Web Monitoring: Beyond the Basics for Enterprise Security

The dark web contains vast amounts of data relevant to enterprise security - from leaked credentials to planned attacks discussed in criminal forums. This article explores advanced monitoring techniques, the ethics and legality of dark web intelligence, automated credential monitoring, and how to operationalize dark web findings within your security operations center.

Alex Petrov

14 min read

Brand ProtectionAugust 8, 2025

E-Commerce Fraud Prevention: Detecting Fake Stores Before They Damage Your Brand

Counterfeit e-commerce stores cost legitimate brands over $323 billion annually in lost revenue and reputation damage. Learn how to identify fake storefronts using visual similarity detection, payment flow analysis, and supply chain intelligence. Includes a framework for prioritizing takedowns based on traffic volume, payment processor relationships, and geographic targeting.

Lisa Chang

10 min read

StrategyMay 20, 2025

Threat Intelligence Sharing: Building Collaborative Defense Networks

No organization can combat digital threats alone. This article explores the benefits and challenges of threat intelligence sharing, including ISACs, automated indicator exchange via STIX/TAXII, privacy considerations, and how to build trusted sharing relationships with industry peers. Case studies demonstrate how collaborative defense prevented major attack campaigns.

Robert Singh

9 min read

Incident ResponseMarch 15, 2025

Incident Response for Brand Attacks: A 24-Hour Action Plan

When a major brand impersonation attack is discovered, every minute counts. This playbook provides a hour-by-hour response plan covering initial assessment, stakeholder communication, evidence preservation, takedown initiation, customer notification, and post-incident analysis. Developed from real incidents affecting global enterprises across financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors.

Jennifer Walsh

16 min read

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