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ImprovedMove Co. Ltd. Rescues Financial Institution with Capital in the Billions of Yen from Phishing Scams—Sets New Milestone in Security Measures with Immediate Takedown

Press Release March 7, 2024

Tokyo, March 7, 2024—ImprovedMove Co. Ltd., a provider of security solutions, has achieved remarkable results in its phishing site takedown service for a domestic financial institution with capital in the tens of billions of yen. By successfully taking down a phishing site with swift action in just two days, the company significantly contributed to protecting the client's brand and ensuring the safety of customer information.

Project Overview and Achievements

ImprovedMove Co. Ltd. undertook the mission of swiftly and effectively addressing phishing sites that illegally exploited the client's brand, executing this project under a complete success-based remuneration system. Utilizing thorough investigations based solely on publicly available information and efficient email communication, the company realized the takedown of the phishing site just two days after the service commenced, successfully suspending the domain on the same day.

Challenges and Solutions

The rapid identification of phishing sites and their takedown while avoiding legal issues are significant challenges in the security industry. ImprovedMove Co. Ltd. provided solutions to these challenges through information gathering and analysis using digital forensic technology and digital profiling.

Results and Significance

This successful takedown led to increased trust from the client. By ensuring the safety of the website handling financial transactions, the company contributed to a significant reduction in the risk of customer information leakage and the prevention of losses. Preventing estimated losses of over 5 million yen and achieving an astonishing ROI of 1,034% clearly demonstrate the importance and effectiveness of phishing site takedown services.

Future Outlook

Building on these achievements, ImprovedMove Co. Ltd. aims to strengthen phishing scam countermeasures not only in the financial industry but also across various sectors. We will continue to develop and provide advanced security solutions to protect our clients' brands and customers.

About the Company

ImprovedMove Co. Ltd. is a company that provides cybersecurity measures utilizing cutting-edge security technology. With a mission to protect clients' assets and brands from digital-age threats, we lead the industry with innovative solutions.