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| Formation | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c) organization, Nonprofit1 |
| Headquarters | Waltham Street 405, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States1 |
Main organ | Steering Committee |
| Website | apwg.org |
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) is an international consortium focused on providing guidance and collecting data to reduce the risks of fraud and identity theft caused by phishing and related incidents.231 It was founded in 2003 by a US-based company, Tumbleweed Communications in collaboration with banks, financial institutions, and e-commerce service providers.41
Some APWG members are undisclosed, but as of December 2024, public members of the steering committee include Microsoft, RSA Security, Verisign, PayPal, Adobe, ICANN, Docusign, LinkedIn, Corporation Service Company, and Fortra.5 Research partners include the Institution of Electrical Engineers, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, CERT Polska, and other CERT organizations from various countries, including the Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, and Japan.6
References
References
- "About the APWG". APWG. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- "Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks". www.cisa.gov. 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- Kirwan, Gráinne (2013). Cybercrime: The Psychology of Online Offenders (2nd ed.). New York: Cambridge University Press. p. 107. ISBN 978-1-107-00444-3.
- "Phishing Activity Trends" (PDF). Anti-Phishing Working Group. May 2007. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- "APWG Membership". APWG. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- "Research Partners". APWG. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
Though this organisation claims to secure, I have been attempting to post to them, as requested by them but, their services don't seem to work when I post a forwarded to the email the offered the public.
It makes me dubious of the service that is being offered.