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2026 Fraud Trends and Phishing Predictions Report with Bolster AI

Contributed by Bolster AI

A closer look at how phishing and online fraud have evolved from isolated scams into large-scale, coordinated operations.

In 2025, attackers moved beyond isolated phishing emails and began building long-term infrastructure to manipulate search results, impersonate trusted brands, and harvest identities at scale.

Download the report now to uncover:

  • How phishing evolved from impersonation to infrastructure-driven campaigns
  • Why SEO poisoning and content farms are now dominant fraud tactics
  • The early signals that appear months before scams scale
  • Which industries are most targeted and why

Download the report here.

About Bolster AI

Bolster AI focuses on attacks that never touch your perimeter. They help security teams detect and disrupt phishing, impersonation, and fraud campaigns that exploit brand trust, not software vulnerabilities. By monitoring the external attack surface (domains, social platforms, marketplaces, apps, and email) Bolster surfaces threats most SOC tools never see and automates takedowns before customers are impacted. Many CISOs meet Bolster not because they’re shopping, but because they’re realizing this attack surface isn’t in their threat model yet.

To learn more, visit bolster.ai.

Connie Devine, Deputy CISO at Phillips 66, Recognized with the Cybersecurity Leadership Excellence Award!

The Millennium Alliance is proud to announce that Connie Devine, Deputy CISO at Phillips 66, received the Cybersecurity Leadership Excellence Award at our Transformational CISO Assembly, held February 10–11 at The JW Marriott in Atlanta.

See the full list of winners and learn how you could be our next nominee—visit our Awards Page!

About Connie Devine

Cybersecurity professional and leader with over 20 years of experience as senior manager reporting to the CISO in Fortune 5 company. Successfully managed large cybersecurity and GRC compliance teams. Demonstrated expertise in aligning security strategies with business objectives. Extensive background includes a strong focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) management, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOX, HIPPA, PCI and GDPR. With a proven track record of implementing robust security measures, effectively protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive data against evolving cyber threats. Leadership skills, technical proficiency, and comprehensive understanding of the oil and gas sector allow me to provide value safeguarding organizations and mitigating security risks. Experience communicating to boards, senior management and information security professionals on critical programs and strategies.

Sheila Jordan, SVP, Chief Digital Technology Officer at Honeywell, Recognized with the 2026 IT Leadership Award!

The Millennium Alliance is proud to announce that Sheila Jordan, SVP and Chief Digital Technology Officer at Honeywell, received the 2026 IT Leadership Award at our Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly, held February 4–5 at the Marriott Biscayne Bay in Miami.

See the full list of winners and learn how you could be our next nominee—visit our Awards Page!

About Sheila Jordan

Sheila is an IT executive who excels at solving complex business problems enabled by technology – she understands how technology can add value to a business, and can define the IT vision and strategy to lead a team to successful execution. Her strengths: she is a change agent, and a passionate leader who successfully inspires and motivates a team, working collaboratively across an organization.

Specialties: Leader of transformational change—most recently at Symantec, the global leader in cyber security—driving the transformation of Symantec’s business through two large divestitures and six significant acquisitions. This included splitting IT operations when Symantec separated its security and information management operations—a highly successful, transformative initiative accomplished in nine months.

Melanie Tinto, CHRO at Grainger, Recognized with the HR Leadership Award!

The Millennium Alliance is proud to announce that Melanie Tinto, CHRO at Grainger, received the HR Leadership Award at our Transformational CHRO Assembly, held February 3–4 at the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead.

See the full list of winners and learn how you could be our next nominee—visit our Awards Page!

About Melanie Tinto

Melanie Tinto, Chief Human Resources Officer at Grainger, is being nominated for the impact she has had on shaping Grainger’s people strategy at scale and ensuring it supports the company’s broader business goals. She has been instrumental in strengthening leadership development, modernizing HR practices, and building a culture that balances performance with genuine investment in employees. Melanie’s leadership has helped position Grainger to attract, retain, and develop talent in a way that supports long-term growth and resilience.

Timothy Youngblood, Former CISO at T-Mobile, McDonalds, Kimberly Clark & Dell, Board Member & Adjunct Professor, Keynotes Our Transformational CISO Assembly on August 11-12 in Austin!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Timothy Youngblood, Former CISO at T-Mobile, McDonalds, Kimberly Clark & Dell, Board Member & Adjunct Professor, will keynote our Transformational CISO Assembly on August 11-12 at The Omni Barton Creek in Austin!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite

About Timothy Youngblood

Timothy Youngblood is the former SVP, Chief Security Officer and Product Security Officer at T-Mobile, where he led the company’s cybersecurity organization, and previously served as CISO at McDonald’s and the first Global CISO at both Dell and Kimberly-Clark. With earlier leadership experience at KPMG, he brings over three decades of technology and cybersecurity expertise, helping organizations protect their assets, strengthen product security, and drive business growth through strategic assessment of portfolios, product roadmaps, and investment opportunities. In addition to his board roles, he is an active angel investor focused on cybersecurity and emerging technologies, recognized as the top member of Keiretsu Forum in 2024, and continues to advise innovative cybersecurity startups.

Taking Charge: Turning Supply Chain Risk Into a Competitive Advantage for Clarios with Sayari

Contributed by Sayari

Protecting market share through ethical sourcing in a highly regulated industry

Clarios is a leader in the advanced automotive battery solutions space for internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid, and electric cars and has been recognized for its long-standing commitment to ethical business practices as a three-time honoree of the Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Its batteries are in a third of vehicles worldwide, and the multi-billion dollar company serves more than 1.5 million customers in over 100 countries.

Challenge

The automotive industry remains one of the most heavily scrutinized for its exposure to forced labor and other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. From child labor in mines to forced labor in refineries, the global supply chain for lithium-ion batteries is particularly fraught with known and unknown labor violations. With these batteries among Clarios’ core product offerings, due diligence is paramount to averting the reputational damage so many other brands face as a result of enforcement.

Read the case study here for more on how Sayari enables ethical sourcing.

About Sayari

Sayari is a mission-driven company dedicated to empowering both the public and private sectors with a comprehensive, evidence-based model of global commercial relationships to help safeguard economic futures.

From risk to resilience, Sayari’s platforms enable confident decision-making across regulatory compliance, supply chain management, and complex investigations into global networks and illicit activity.

In 2024, TPG Growth, the firm’s middle-market and growth equity platform, made a $228 million strategic majority investment in Sayari.

To learn more, visit sayari.com.

About Clarios

Clarios creates the most advanced battery technologies for virtually every type of vehicle. We are a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, powering one in three of the world’s vehicles.

We produce more than 150 million batteries – one-third of the industry’s output – every year, and we continue to build and expand our capacity to meet our customer’s future demand.

To learn more, visit ww.clarios.com.

Cloud Native for the AI-Powered, Innovation-Ready Enterprise Masterclass with Nutanix

Contributed by Nutanix

Join us on February 19 for the Nutanix Cloud Native Masterclass for C‑level leaders. Cloud native is more than a technology trend — it’s a transformative approach to building and running applications using the core principles of hybrid multicloud computing: scalability, resilience, and automation. Led by Northeastern University, this Masterclass will provide the strategic insights leaders need to navigate the cloud‑native era with confidence — delivering the clarity, consistency, and governance required for enterprise‑wide transformation.

About Nutanix

Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software, offering organizations a single platform for running apps and data across clouds. With Nutanix, companies can reduce complexity and simplify operations, freeing them to focus on their business outcomes. Building on its legacy as the pioneer of hyperconverged infrastructure, Nutanix is trusted by companies worldwide to power hybrid multicloud environments consistently, simply, and cost-effectively.

For more info, visit nutanix.com/ai.

Greg van der Gaast, AI-Aware Cybersecurity Strategist, Best-selling Author of ‘What We Call Security’ & ‘Rethinking InfoSec’, Former Top Five Notorious Hacker & Security Advisor at CDW UK Keynotes Our Transformational CISO Assembly Europe on April 28-29 in Amsterdam!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Greg van der Gaast, AI-Aware Cybersecurity Strategist, Best-selling Author of ‘What We Call Security’ & ‘Rethinking InfoSec’, Former Top Five Notorious Hacker & Security Advisor at CDW UK, will keynote our Transformational CISO Assembly Europe on April 28-29 at Leonardo Royal Hotel in Amsterdam!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite

About Greg van der Gaast

Few people are better suited to speak about security than those who have broken through some of the strongest security systems in the world. As a teenager, Greg built a notorious reputation by hacking into a nuclear weapons facility, finding himself a member of the FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ and being deemed one of the world’s Top 5 Most Infamous Hackers. He then took a step to the other side as an undercover FBI and Department of Defence operative, helping those services crack down on hacker activity.

It’s this early experience that has led to a distinguished 25-year career as an expert in cyber security. Greg is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leading voice on the security pillar as a Security Advisor to CDW. He’s passionate about proving that security can be done differently, in a way that brings tangible benefits to customers.

Over his years as a security expert, he’s seen fundamental problems with how security is practised and has made it his mission to see that security problems are treated as quality issues. He focuses on strategies where investment results in cumulative reductions in an organisation’s vulnerability, rather than forever scaling-up imperfect protection around it.

The Algorithmic Imperative: Staying Human in a Machine-Driven Market with AMP Agency

Contributed by AMP Agency

Join Liz Aviles, VP Strategy & Cultural Insights at AMP Agency, on Thursday, Feb 18 to explore how smart brands are winning with The Algorithmic Imperative: Staying Human in a Machine-Driven Market.

They’ll explore how brands can optimize their brand to commerce marketing models to best prepare to win, now and in the future.

Check out this unique POV for a sneak peek of the expert insights they’ll share.

About AMP Agency

AMP Agency operates with a clear mission—to deliver full-volume impact. Because the best brands don’t whisper, they resonate. By connecting brand love with buying behavior, AMP unifies where others divide. With deep roots in North America’s leading sales and marketing powerhouse, Advantage Solutions, the team opens doors others can’t—offering direct access to retail, sales, and shopper data at scale. Their ideas win hearts and move carts, creating sharp signals that break through and convert wherever a brand shows up.

Whatever brands need—and then some—AMP is all in. More than an agency partner, they are collaborators, co-conspirators, and co-authors of a brand’s future. AMP was built as a full-service marketing agency, without silos. Ready? Let’s do this.

To learn more, visit ampagency.com.

Phishing and Scam Protection for the Internet with Bolster AI

Contributed by Bolster AI

Brand trust is becoming a primary attack surface. As AI reshapes how fraud and impersonation scale, security leaders are being forced to rethink how they protect customers, reputation, and digital presence.

Join our partners at Bolster AI’s CEO Rod Schultz at the Transformational CISO Assembly in Atlanta as he shares insights on protecting brand trust in an AI-driven world.

About Bolster AI

Bolster AI focuses on attacks that never touch your perimeter. They help security teams detect and disrupt phishing, impersonation, and fraud campaigns that exploit brand trust, not software vulnerabilities. By monitoring the external attack surface (domains, social platforms, marketplaces, apps, and email) Bolster surfaces threats most SOC tools never see and automates takedowns before customers are impacted. Many CISOs meet Bolster not because they’re shopping, but because they’re realizing this attack surface isn’t in their threat model yet.

To learn more, visit bolster.ai.