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Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade
Biometrics

Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade

Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Keith Bird named Executive Vice President to lead KnowBe4 global growth
Customer Experience

Keith Bird named Executive Vice President to lead KnowBe4 global growth

Keith Bird joins KnowBe4 as Executive Vice President to drive international growth across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Japan, and Latin America.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Tanium names Tara Ryan as Chief Marketing Officer for growth
Software-as-a-Service

Tanium names Tara Ryan as Chief Marketing Officer for growth

Tanium appoints Tara Ryan as Chief Marketing Officer to drive global brand transformation and ambitious growth in autonomous endpoint management solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign
Malware

Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign

Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Snowflake launches Openflow to speed AI data integration
Data Analytics

Snowflake launches Openflow to speed AI data integration

Snowflake launches Openflow, a service enabling rapid, seamless data integration to accelerate AI initiatives across diverse enterprise ecosystems.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Proofpoint acquires Nuclei to boost AI workplace compliance tools
Unified Communications

Proofpoint acquires Nuclei to boost AI workplace compliance tools

Proofpoint has acquired Nuclei, boosting its compliance archiving with AI-driven tools for data capture and analysis across major collaboration platforms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security
Data Protection

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security

Proofpoint is set to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting M365 security offerings for MSPs and SMBs globally, with the deal closing in H2 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach
Data Protection

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach

Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting its AI-driven Microsoft 365 security services for MSPs and SMBs globally by 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government
Malware

North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government

North Korean hackers have intensified phishing attacks on Ukrainian government bodies to gather strategic intelligence on the Russian invasion, Proofpoint reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
Data Protection

Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance

Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Lionfish launches Aquarium AI for instant market insights
Data Analytics

Lionfish launches Aquarium AI for instant market insights

Lionfish launches Aquarium, an AI-driven platform delivering real-time competitive intelligence to boost business insights globally and speed up market analysis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Proofpoint unveils unified AI data security platform for enterprises
Data Protection

Proofpoint unveils unified AI data security platform for enterprises

Proofpoint has unveiled a unified data security platform combining DLP, DSPM and insider threat management to tackle growing data risks across cloud and AI services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs
Unified Communications

Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs

Proofpoint has launched Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, uniting multichannel cyberdefence and employee education to cut costs and cyber risks globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

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Westcon-Comstor to offer Proofpoint training to partners in Europe
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor to offer Proofpoint training to partners in Europe

Westcon-Comstor will offer Proofpoint-certified training to partners across Europe as the first Authorised Training Partner, enhancing cybersecurity education.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Proofpoint links TA829 & UNK_GreenSec in cybercrime overlap
Ransomware

Proofpoint links TA829 & UNK_GreenSec in cybercrime overlap

Proofpoint uncovers significant overlap between cybercrime groups TA829 and UNK_GreenSec, blending Russian espionage with ransomware attacks globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Proofpoint opens Singapore HQ to boost AI security in Asia-Pacific
Data Protection

Proofpoint opens Singapore HQ to boost AI security in Asia-Pacific

Proofpoint has made Singapore its Asia-Pacific HQ to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity amid rising AI-enabled threats across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting AI security for SMBs
Data Protection

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting AI security for SMBs

Proofpoint will acquire Hornetsecurity, expanding its AI-powered Microsoft 365 security to serve 125,000 SMBs and MSPs globally, enhancing human-centric protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025