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Proofpoint Teams Up with Padel Star Delfina Brea in New Global Brand Ambassador Partnership | Proofpoint US

Delfina brings the same speed, strategy, and focus to the court that Proofpoint delivers in defending against today’s evolving threat landscape

Illicit activity powered by Lovable website builder abuse on the rise | SC Media

More malicious websites, malware portals, and phishing pages have been created using the artificial intelligence-powered website creation and hosting platform Lovable despite the website builder's newly adopted protections, according to BleepingComputer.

58% of Organizations Are Unprepared for Cyberattacks | Security Magazine

As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and frequent, CISOs express concern about their organization’s defensive abilities.

CISOs grow more concerned about risk of material cyberattack | Cybersecurity Dive

A report by Proofpoint shows growing anxiety among security leaders about their companies’ cyber readiness.

AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams

Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.

Training Bank Employees on Cybersecurity | BizTech Magazine

Annual cybersecurity training may help an organization stay compliant, but it doesn’t mean they’re more secure.

Proofpoint’s 2025 Voice of the CISO Report Reveals Heightened AI Risk, Record CISO Burnout, and the Persistent People Problem in Cybersecurity | Proofpoint US

76% of CISOs anticipate a material cyberattack in the next year, with human risk and GenAI-driven data loss topping their concerns

Hackers Are Vibe Coding Phishing Websites To Steal Credentials

Cybercriminals are using AI website builders to spin up websites for credential phishing, say Proofpoint threat researchers.

ClickFix phishing links increased nearly 400% in 12 months, report says | SC Media

Proofpoint also found that more than a third of URL-based malware campaigns involved remote access tools.

Why hackers are targeting agency help desks and key employees to bypass cyber defenses | StateScoop

A new report describes how social engineering is making traditional security strategies obsolete — and the steps state and local agencies should take to confront the new age of human hacking.

Do Not Scan These Package QR Codes, FBI Warns

Millions of phones targeted by “impossible” to detect attack.

Cybercrooks faked Microsoft OAuth apps for MFA phishing | CSO Online

Proofpoint observed campaigns impersonating trusted brands like SharePoint and DocuSign with malicious OAuth applications to get into Microsoft 365 accounts.

Work from home, malware includ… - Only Malware in the Building - Apple Podcasts

Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is

New downgrade attack can bypass FIDO auth in Microsoft Entra ID

Security researchers have created a new FIDO downgrade attack against Microsoft Entra ID that tricks users into authenticating with weaker login methods, making them susceptible to phishing and session hijacking.

Proofpoint and Optiv Surpass $1 Billion in Historical Sales | Proofpoint US

Longstanding partnership delivers human-centric cybersecurity to thousands of organizations across the Americas SUNNYVALE, Calif., August 5, 2025 – Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and

Proofpoint Demonstrates Long-term Commitment to India with Local Data Centre and Strategic Regional Investments | Proofpoint US

Indian public and private sector organisations can access Proofpoint’s leading email security and data protection solutions while meeting data residency requirements BANGALORE, INDIA, JULY 29,

Chinese Hackers Target Taiwan's Semiconductor Sector with Cobalt Strike, Custom Backdoors

Chinese Hackers Target Taiwan's Semiconductor Sector with Cobalt Strike, Custom Backdoors | Read more hacking news on The Hacker News cybersecurity news website and learn how to protect against cyberattacks and software vulnerabilities.

Click here to steal. - Research Saturday - Apple Podcasts

Today we are joined by Selena Larson, Threat Researcher at Proofpoint, and co-host of Only Malware in the Building, as she discusses their work on "Amatera Stea

China-Backed Hackers Intensify Attacks on Taiwan Chipmakers

Chinese state-aligned hackers have ramped up espionage efforts against Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem through spear-phishing campaigns. Three distinct threat

Scammers have a new tactic: impersonating DOGE | FedScoop

An email reviewed by Scoop News Group and analyzed by Proofpoint reveals the latest attempt by fraudsters to capitalize on confusion over the Elon Musk-created group.

TA829, UNK_GreenSec malware campaigns underpinned by same infrastructure | SC Media

Highly similar infrastructure and techniques have been leveraged by Russia-linked hacking operation TA829 and threat cluster UNK_GreenSec in ongoing malware campaigns, reports The Hacker News.

Password Spraying Attacks Hit Entra ID Accounts

A threat actor is using the password spraying feature of the TeamFiltration pentesting tool to launch attacks against Microsoft Entra accounts - and finding

Cybercrime crackdown disrupts malware, infostealers, marketplaces across the globe | CyberScoop

A burst of global law enforcement actions during the past few weeks marked by a flurry of successful takedowns gives cybercrime experts a jolt of hope.

Proofpoint, Wiz Partner on Cloud Security | Proofpoint US

Proofpoint Appoints Tom Corn as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Threat Protection Group | Proofpoint US

Veteran cybersecurity leader brings proven track record and strategic vision for integrated platform security Sunnyvale, Calif.—June 23, 2025 – Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and

Proofpoint Joins the Wiz Integration Network (WIN) to Strengthen Cloud Data Security | Proofpoint US

New bi-directional integration unifies rich cloud security context from Wiz with deep data insights from Proofpoint to provide a complete picture of cloud data risk. SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 16

The great CoGUI caper.

Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is ⁠⁠⁠Selena Larson⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Proofpoint⁠⁠⁠ intelligence analyst and host of their podcast ⁠⁠⁠DISCARDED⁠⁠⁠. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by her co-hosts ⁠⁠⁠N2K Networks⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dave Bittner⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Keith Mularski⁠⁠, former FBI cybercrime investigator and now Chief Global Ambassador at ⁠⁠Qintel⁠⁠. Being a security researcher is a bit like being a detective: you gather clues, analyze the evidence, and consult the experts to solve the cyber puzzle. On this episode, our hosts discuss Chinese-speaking threat actors are targeting Japan with a massive phishing campaign using a sneaky new kit called CoGUI, which has hit organizations with over 170 million messages in a single month. The campaign mimics trusted brands like Amazon, PayPay, and Rakuten to steal login and payment info—lining up with warnings from Japan’s Financial Services Agency about attackers cashing out and buying Chinese stocks. While the CoGUI kit is slick with its evasion tricks and browser profiling, your hosts are hot on its trail with new detections to help stop the phishing frenzy.

US authorities charge 16 in operation to disrupt DanaBot malware | Cybersecurity Dive

Authorities said malware linked to Russia-based cybercrime group infected more than 300,000 computers around the world with the malicious code.

Ransomware Kill Chain Whacked As FBI, Secret Service And Europol Attack

Ransomware attacks just got harder to pull off.

Proofpoint Acquires Nuclei for Enhanced Communications Capture and Archiving Across Modern Workspace | Proofpoint US

Combined offering will boost compliance archiving while unlocking insights from conversational data across 100+ connected collaboration tools SUNNYVALE, Calif. – May 21, 2025 – Proofpoint, Inc

Proofpoint CEO On ‘Monumental’ Hornetsecurity Deal, MSP Growth In US

Proofpoint’s acquisition deal for Hornetsecurity positions the company for major growth with MSPs and SMBs in the U.S. market, making it a ‘big strategic leap forward’ for the cybersecurity vendor, Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan tells CRN.

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity for over $1 billion | CyberScoop

Proofpoint has entered into an agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a Germany-based provider of Microsoft 365 security services.

Voice of the Vendor: RSAC 2025, Part 1 - The ChannelPro Network

In this new episode of Voice of the Vendor, recorded live at RSAC in San Francisco, we speak with DirectDefence, Adam Networks, Secureframe, HPE, Proofpoint, and Red Canary.

RSAC 2025: Agentic AI, Identity And The New Rules Of Cyber Defense

RSAC 2025 highlighted AI-powered security, identity as the new perimeter, and rising insider threats—signaling a shift toward automation and unified cyber defense.

Cyber firm Proofpoint to buy Europe's Hornetsecurity as it eyes IPO

The deal will make Proofpoint a "stronger company and business as we explore a return to public markets," CEO Sumit Dhawan tells CNBC.

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity in move to expand Microsoft 365 threat protection - SiliconANGLE

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint Inc. today announced it plans to acquire Hornetsecurity GmbH, a Germany-based pan-European provider of artificial intelligence-powered Microsoft 365 security, data prot

Proofpoint Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Hornetsecurity | Proofpoint US

Strategic acquisition marks significant milestone in advancing Proofpoint’s mission to deliver human-centric security solutions to businesses of all sizes across the globe Hornetsecurity will

Proofpoint Launches Next-Gen Digital Communications Governance Offering with Enhanced Capture, Archiving and Supervision Innovations | Proofpoint US

New AI-powered capabilities offer intelligent search, advanced global archiving, ML-driven supervision, and industry-leading compliance capabilities for today's complex regulatory landscape

RSAC 2025 Preview: What's The Buzz To Know Before the Show?

Expert perspectives on the key trends to look for at RSAC 2025 from Expert Insights. Learn about AI, identity and more.

Proofpoint unveils unified platforms to combat data & cyber risks

Proofpoint launches two new cybersecurity platforms aimed at unifying threat protection and data security across multiple channels and environments.