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Feb22024 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Phishrod Extends Its Distribution Agreement with TRINEXIA In the Middle East & North Africa

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PhishRod, a global anti-phishing & security awareness solution provider, has expanded its reach further in the Middle East cybersecurity market by entering into a strategic distribution agreement with TRINEXIA. PhishRod & TRINEXIA will work together to tap the Human Risk Management segment and will provide services that help organizations in building a cyber secure culture and transform end user behaviour. Syed Abid Ali, Co-Founder & CCO of PhishRod stated, "We are very excited about this partnership. TRINEXIA is a trusted brand in the Middle East and Africa, which we shall leverage from. We intend to strengthen our position in the Middle East and share our roadmap as we reposition our brand to “Address the Human Risk’. In collaboration with TRINEXIA, we will showcas...

Dec152023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

PhishRod Expands its Reach to Sub-Saharan African Markets by Signing Distribution Agreement with TRINEXIA

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PhishRod, a global anti-phishing & security awareness solution provider has expanded its outreach to growing African cyber security market by entering into a strategic distribution agreement with TRINEXIA, a trusted distributor specializing in cyber security, forensics, governance, risk, & compliance solutions. PhishRod & TRINEXIA will work together to tap the Human Risk Management segment and will provide services that help organizations in building a cyber secure culture and transform end user behavior. PhishRod’s expertise in automated security awareness, phishing readiness, policy compliance & automated phishing incident response coupled with TRINEXIA’s customer & partner outreach capability in Sub-Saharan African markets would be a catalyst for this partners...

Nov172023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

PhishRod Signs an Exclusive Partnership with Insight Information Technology in Oman

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PhishRod, the leading anti-phishing and cyber security awareness solution provider, has signed an exclusive partnership with Insight Information Technology, one of the biggest cybersecurity service providers in Oman. The signing ceremony took place at GITEX 2023 where the management of PhishRod and Insight Information Technology discussed the way forward for this collaboration. With Insight Information Technology’s extensive experience in delivering state-of-the-art cybersecurity services and PhishRod's innovative approach to cybersecurity awareness, the partnership is set to provide a comprehensive and robust cybersecurity ecosystem for both small and large-scale businesses in Oman. Syed Abid Ali, Co-Founder & CCO at PhishRod said, “Phishing is a global pr...

Sep192023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

UAE Authorities Catch Three Suspects in Dh1 Million Phishing Scam

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Officials Warn People to Be Careful with Online Money Transactions On Monday, the 18th of September, the Ras Al Khaimah Police received a report from a company that it had encountered a phishing scam worth 281,000 euros (around Dh1.077 million). The Ras Al Khaimah Police arrested three suspected individuals within three hours. The gang members were arrested in Dubai in cooperation with Dubai Police. Colonel Tariq Mohammed bin Saif, Director General of Police Operations at Ras Al Khaimah Police, explained that the incident came to light when the victimized company reported the e-phishing incident to the authorities. This company fell victim to an electronic phishing scheme, resulting in a substantial financial loss. Describing how the cybercrime unfolded, Colonel Tariq said...

Sep122023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

PhishRod Introduces CyberQuest – An Immersive VR Learning Game

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PhishRod, the premier provider of cutting-edge cybersecurity awareness and automated phishing incident response solutions, is thrilled to announce the release of CyberQuest: Office Edition; a cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) game that offers an engaging and immersive learning experience to enhance security awareness of end users. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, Cyber Quest: Office Edition is designed to provide an interactive and fun platform for users to learn about threats including Social Engineering, Phishing etc, while navigating common workplace security scenarios. It is an entirely customizable experience with localized content that can played in both English and Arabic. "We hope that Cyber Quest: Office Edition will revolutionize how users perceive and approach ...

Aug302023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

PhishRod is set to participate in MENA ISC, 2023 and present its new features

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PhishRod, the leading cybersecurity awareness & automated phishing incident response solution provider, is set to participate in the highly anticipated Middle East and North Africa Information Security Conference 2023 (MENA ISC 2023). Among other highlights, PhishRod will talk about: PhishRod Centralized AI-Driven Agent for Security Awareness: An integrated AI-driven desktop agent, set to redefine the landscape of cybersecurity awareness training for both employees and organizations. This centralized agent functions as an adaptive and collaborative tool, serving as a constant reminder to end-users about security awareness and policy compliance-related activities. Users will have the opportunity to engage with the chatbot, gaining access to real-time insights, tips, and persona...

Jun242023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

PhishRod updates its content library with 100+ new content artifacts to aware end users about the changing threat landscape

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PhishRod is excited to announce the addition of 100+ new awareness artifacts with highly engaging bilingual content to its library. Our customers in the MENA region can now use our newest lot of awareness content, including posters, infographics, micro-learning videos, computer-based trainings, emailers, and screensavers. The latest batch of content provides awareness to the end users on the newest threats that are affecting critical industries around the region and what are the measures end users can take to combat these threats. The updated content library targets role-based audiences including end-users, IT personnel, and management, while covering topics such as Smishing, Vishing, Ransomware, Business Email Compromise, Malicious Use of QR codes, and much more. PhishRod is a ...

Apr172023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Transforming End User Behavior, An exclusive interview with Syed Abid Ali, Co-Founder & CCO at PhishRod

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People, processes, and technology are the foundations of any organization. All the information that an organization possesses revolves around these three pillars. Whether you are developing the digital transformation plan or the cybersecurity strategy of the organization, people, processes, and technology are vital components. With the advent of technology and the internet being the nucleus of digital growth, it is critical that controls are in place at all levels within the organization to safeguard confidential data. The role of people in the cybersecurity equation has become even more critical, as hackers are targeting end users’ using techniques such as phishing and social engineering. In an exclusive interview with CyberCentric, Syed Abid Ali, Co-Founder & CCO at PhishRod high...

Mar292023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

PhishRod adds 5 stand out features to stay ahead of the competition

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As a leading anti-phishing solution in the region, PhishRod is constantly evolving to provide prompt threat detection, awareness training, and compliance to elevate the cyber-secure culture in an organization and transform end-user behavior. To continue value addition for our customers and gain a competitive advantage, PhishRod has launched the following new exciting features. Machine Lock Integration While implementing security awareness, one of the biggest challenges faced by organizations is the negligence of end users towards the awareness material shared with them. It remained at their disposal, often unread for ages. To counter this issue, PhishRod has launched Machine Lock Integration, which after a certain duration, automatically locks the systems of end users who fai...

Mar142023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

5 Compelling Reasons to Check out PhishRod at GISEC Global 2023

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Phishing attacks have become increasingly prevalent in today's digital world, and as a result, companies are looking for ways to better protect themselves against these attacks. One company that has been at the forefront of the fight against phishing is PhishRod, and they will be showcasing their innovative solutions at GISEC Global 2023. Here are five reasons why you should visit PhishRod at GISEC and see what they have to offer: 1. New Product Features at GISEC Global 2023 PhishRod will be announcing a range of new product features designed to enhance security awareness automation and phishing incident response. By staying ahead of the curve, PhishRod is ensuring that its customers are always protected against the latest threats. 2. Interactive Demos Interactive de...