Global Best Practices to Fight Online "Phishing" Crime Jointly Approved by APWG & MAAWG
About the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG)
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) is an industry association focused on eliminating the identity theft and fraud that result from the growing problem of phishing and email spoofing and the spread of crimeware that automatically mines consumers' personal data from their PCs. Membership is open to qualified financial institutions, online retailers, ISPs, the law enforcement community, and solutions providers. There are currently over 1500 organizations participating in the APWG and more than 2400 members worldwide. The APWG is a 501c6 tax-exempted organization and maintains the public website http://www.antiphishing.org (http://www.antiphishing.org/) for its members and for the general public.
About the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG)
The Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG) is where the messaging industry comes together to work against spam, viruses, denial-of-service attacks and other online exploitation. MAAWG (www.MAAWG.org) is the only organization addressing messaging abuse holistically by systematically engaging all aspects of the problem, including technology, industry collaboration and public policy. It leverages the depth and experience of its global membership to tackle abuse on existing networks and new emerging services. Headquartered in San Francisco, Calif., MAAWG is an open forum driven by market needs and supported by major network operators and messaging providers.
APWG Media Contact:
Peter Cassidy pcassidy@antiphishing.org +1 617 669 1123
MAAWG Media Contact:
Astra Communications: Linda Marcus lmarcus@astra.cc 714-974-6356
About Cloudmark
Cloudmark builds messaging security software that protects communications service provider networks and their subscribers against the widest range of messaging threats. Only Cloudmark Security Platform™ delivers instant security and control across diverse messaging environments, enabling communications service providers to create a safe user experience, protect revenue and safeguard their brand, while streamlining infrastructure and reducing operational costs. Cloudmark's patented solutions protect more than 120 tier-one customers worldwide, including AT&T, Verizon, Swisscom, Comcast, Cox and NTT.