Cyber Brand Protection: What CISOs Need to Know in 2026

Cyber brand protection is no longer optional. From AI-powered impersonation and phishing to social media scams and executive fraud, discover the biggest challenges CISOs face.
Top 5 Industries Most Targeted by Counterfeiters in 2026
Counterfeiting has evolved into a global, digitally driven industry affecting multiple sectors beyond luxury goods. From pharmaceuticals and electronics to automotive parts and cosmetics, counterfeiters are exploiting online marketplaces, social media, and AI-driven discovery platforms to reach consumers faster than ever before. This article explores the five industries most targeted by counterfeiters and why they remain prime targets.
From Detection to Enforcement: How Brands Report and Remove Fake Merchandise
Counterfeits are more than a nuisance—they threaten brand trust, customer safety, and revenue. This guide walks you through the full process of identifying and removing fake merchandise, with expert tips and tools from BrandShield.
How to Take Down Brand Infringements Fast: A Proven Playbook for 2025
Brand abuse shows up in many forms—fake ads, phishing sites, and impersonation accounts. This post breaks down how brands can respond faster and smarter using BrandShield’s enforcement workflow
Introducing AI.ClusterX: Next Generation AI-Powered Threat Clustering
AI.ClusterX analyzes digital assets at scale and groups similar threats together based on shared characteristics. This allows us to not just detect one fake site, but uncover the full campaign behind it. It’s a smarter, faster, and more holistic approach to brand protection.
Preventing Job Scams: Best Practices for Employers [7 Tips]
Job scams are on the rise, with cybercriminals impersonating trusted brands to lure job seekers into fake hiring processes and financial fraud. In this guide, we break down how these scams work, how to recognize and report them, and what employers can do to protect both their reputation and potential candidates.
Preventing Phishing Scams: Best Practices for Employers [10 Essential Tips]
Learn how to protect your organization from phishing scams with these essential tips. Safeguard your brand from potential online risks.
Why Social Media Brand Protection is Mission Critical
In 2024, global social media users reached 5.17 billion, a 4.44% increase from 2023’s 4.95 billion. Nearly half of U.S. consumers report making purchases through social media, cementing these platforms as vital sales channels.
How to Prevent Job Scams in 2025: Protect Your Brand and Candidates
Most people would never suspect that more than one-third of job postings they see online could be fake—yet that’s exactly what’s happening. According to Forbes, an alarming 36% of job advertisements are fraudulent, created by scammers who have mastered the art of impersonating legitimate companies. As more businesses move their recruitment online and embrace remote […]
Online Scams in the AI Era: Insights from INTA Leadership Panel
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, scams pose a significant threat to brands, businesses, and consumers alike. During the INTA Leadership meeting in New Orleans, industry experts discussed this pressing issue in a panel discussion titled “Fighting Online Scams in the AI Era.” Marc Trachtenberg of Greenberg Traurig, LLP moderated the panel, which included […]