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[[ | '''Anti-Phishing Working Group''' is a global association working for the reduction and prevention of identity theft, phishing scams, fraud and malware. The association works in collaboration with international organizations including [[ISP]]s, governmental agencies, multilateral treaty organizations, research centers, trade associations, online retailers, banks, police and security providers.<ref>[http://www.antiphishing.org/ AntiPhishing]</ref> Currently APWG has more than 2,000 members but membership is constantly growing among eligible organizations. According to APWG surveys and studies, malware is continuously increasing.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110801006963/en/APWG-Cybercrime-Report-Crimeware-Development-Contagion-Surging BusinessWire]</ref> | ||
APWG organizes meetings, seminars and summits to increase cyber-security awareness. The complete list of past and upcoming events can be seen [http://www.antiphishing.org/events/events.html here]. | |||
===APWG & ICANN=== | |||
APWG and [[ICANN]] have several common members. Representatives from both organizations attend select functions held by the other.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:TC5SvSdw5VsJ:sanjuan2007.icann.org/files/sanjuan/APWGOverviewPresentationICANNJune2007.pdf+APWG+or+ICANN&hl=en&gl=pk&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESjVcSR7qAsT0SmIp6LQaUrOainPjOIcKZvce8BxLA5pZKHl-riT07Pa-TNFNGvGgBNLcIlwujqrceJyjfGd22P5A8pKsH86CKMRXE-uYB4Y4OFwYE4yLNo2Bu2YyLeANNR7UPfE&sig=AHIEtbQMsFTOQME-yb4HrDlgZCKU-6tBdg ICANN]</ref> | |||
==Public Education== | ==Public Education== | ||
APWG has taken an initiative to educate people about phishing scams | APWG has taken an initiative to educate people about phishing scams, the association has started several education programs:<ref>[http://education.apwg.org/ APWG Education]</ref> | ||
* Phishing Education Landing Page Program started with Carnegie Mellon CyLab's Supporting Trust Decisions Project in 2008 | * Phishing Education Landing Page Program started with Carnegie Mellon CyLab's Supporting Trust Decisions Project in 2008 | ||
* Fax Back Phishing Education Program | * Fax Back Phishing Education Program | ||
* The APWG/NCSA's Stop. Think. Connect. Messaging Convention started in 2009 with [[NCSA]] | * The APWG/NCSA's Stop. Think. Connect. Messaging Convention started in 2009 with [[NCSA]] | ||
* APWG/NCSA Counter Muling Project | * APWG/NCSA Counter Muling Project | ||
Besides these programs APWG has started an eCrime research project. The association invites academic institutions, researchers and industry individuals from all over the world to participate in its conferences.<ref>[http://www.ecrimeresearch.org/ eCrimeSearch]</ref> | Besides these programs APWG has started an eCrime research project. The association invites academic institutions, researchers and industry individuals from all over the world to participate in its conferences.<ref>[http://www.ecrimeresearch.org/ eCrimeSearch]</ref> | ||
==Sponsors== | ==Sponsors== | ||
APWG is | APWG is sponsored by several international organizations, including known security providers:<ref>[http://www.antiphishing.org/resources.html AntiPhishing Resources]</ref> | ||
* DigiCert | |||
* Cyveillance | * [[DigiCert]] | ||
* TrendMicros | * [[Cyveillance]] | ||
* GeoTrust | * [[TrendMicros]] | ||
* EasySolutions | * [[GeoTrust]] | ||
* McAfee | * [[EasySolutions]] | ||
* VASCO | * [[McAfee]] | ||
* Symantec | * [[OneSpan|VASCO]] | ||
* [[Symantec]] | |||
Other sponsor organizations include [[AT&T]], [[Afilias]] Ltd., [[AVG Technologies]], [[BBN Technologies]], [[Cisco]], [[PayPal]] (EBAY), [[eCert]], [[Entrust]], [[GoDaddy]], | Other sponsor organizations include [[AT&T]], [[Afilias]] Ltd., [[AVG Technologies]], [[BBN Technologies]], [[Cisco]], [[PayPal]] (EBAY), [[eCert]], [[Entrust]], [[GoDaddy]], Kaspersky Labs, MasterCard, [[Microsoft]], [[MySpace]], National Australia Bank, [[NetStar]], [[Network Solutions]], [[NeuStar]], Panda Software, [[SIDN]], [[Tagged]], [[Verisign]] and [[Yahoo!]].<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110801006963/en/APWG-Cybercrime-Report-Crimeware-Development-Contagion-Surging BusinessWire]</ref> | ||
==Additional Links== | ==Additional Links== | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Associations]] | ||
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| Type: | non-profit |
| Founded: | 2003 |
| Founder(s): | David Jevans |
| Website: | AntiPhishing.org |
| Facebook: | APWG |
| Twitter: |  @APWG
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Anti-Phishing Working Group is a global association working for the reduction and prevention of identity theft, phishing scams, fraud and malware. The association works in collaboration with international organizations including ISPs, governmental agencies, multilateral treaty organizations, research centers, trade associations, online retailers, banks, police and security providers.[1] Currently APWG has more than 2,000 members but membership is constantly growing among eligible organizations. According to APWG surveys and studies, malware is continuously increasing.[2]
APWG organizes meetings, seminars and summits to increase cyber-security awareness. The complete list of past and upcoming events can be seen here.
APWG & ICANN
APWG and ICANN have several common members. Representatives from both organizations attend select functions held by the other.[3]
Public Education
APWG has taken an initiative to educate people about phishing scams, the association has started several education programs:[4]
- Phishing Education Landing Page Program started with Carnegie Mellon CyLab's Supporting Trust Decisions Project in 2008
- Fax Back Phishing Education Program
- The APWG/NCSA's Stop. Think. Connect. Messaging Convention started in 2009 with NCSA
- APWG/NCSA Counter Muling Project
Besides these programs APWG has started an eCrime research project. The association invites academic institutions, researchers and industry individuals from all over the world to participate in its conferences.[5]
Sponsors
APWG is sponsored by several international organizations, including known security providers:[6]
Other sponsor organizations include AT&T, Afilias Ltd., AVG Technologies, BBN Technologies, Cisco, PayPal (EBAY), eCert, Entrust, GoDaddy, Kaspersky Labs, MasterCard, Microsoft, MySpace, National Australia Bank, NetStar, Network Solutions, NeuStar, Panda Software, SIDN, Tagged, Verisign and Yahoo!.[7]