FraudWatch International
FraudWatch International Pty Ltd. is an internet security organization that was founded in 2003 by Trent Youl and mainly specializes in online fraud protection and anti-phishing activities. With Youl as its CEO, it is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and has offices in London, Dubai, and San Francisco.
Its activities include anti-phishing, protection against malware, and online brand protection, offering Security as a Service to other companies. Active in sponsoring and participating in conferences on cybercrime, FraudWatch also sponsors the Anti-Phishing Working Group.
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