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Ransomware ravages Ireland's health service - experts comment
Malware

Ransomware ravages Ireland's health service - experts comment

Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre points to the 'Conti' ransomware variant, which caused the HSE's IT systems to shut down over the weekend.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
Country-wide phishing reports up 75% in 2020
Phishing

Country-wide phishing reports up 75% in 2020

In total, Australians lost $176 million to scams in 2020, 23% higher than the previous year, with phishing the most reported type.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint
Gaming

Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint

Fraudsters are targeting last-minute Christmas shoppers via email and hackers are targeting electronic devices that feature on many wish lists.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
Proofpoint rolls out new Microsoft Teams integration with focus on compliance
Unified Communications

Proofpoint rolls out new Microsoft Teams integration with focus on compliance

Proofpoint has launched a content capture and archiving solution for Microsoft Teams to help regulated organizations maintain compliance while working remotely.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Proofpoint and CyberArk extend partnership to further safeguard high-risk users
Partner Programmes

Proofpoint and CyberArk extend partnership to further safeguard high-risk users

Proofpoint and CyberArk expand their partnership to improve security for high-risk users, combining defences to thwart attacks on privileged access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
Proofpoint enhances security awareness training platform
Cybersecurity

Proofpoint enhances security awareness training platform

Available in Q4 2020, the platform will integrate more closely with Proofpoint's best-in-class threat intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2020
Proofpoint launches new SMB focused security awareness training
Cybersecurity

Proofpoint launches new SMB focused security awareness training

Proofpoint launches security training to reduce phishing and malware attacks for SMBs – aims for close to zero infections.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2020
Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope and Proofpoint create shared zero trust security strategy
Malware

Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope and Proofpoint create shared zero trust security strategy

Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope, and Proofpoint have unveiled a joint zero trust security strategy, crucial for secure digital and remote working environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
'Social engineering at scale': Phishing attacks milk COVID-19
Phishing

'Social engineering at scale': Phishing attacks milk COVID-19

Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19, launching phishing attacks that mimic WHO and IMF, warns Proofpoint. Fake cash promises bait users into revealing credentials.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020
80% of cyber threat landscape uses COVID-19 as leverage - report
Phishing

80% of cyber threat landscape uses COVID-19 as leverage - report

Cybercriminals are exploiting COVID-19 fears, with 80% of threats weaponising the pandemic, says a Proofpoint report, noting 500,000 malicious messages.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020
Cybercriminals prey on healthcare panic to spread malware
Malware

Cybercriminals prey on healthcare panic to spread malware

Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 panic, sending fake HIV test results via phishing emails to spread Koadic malware, forensic experts from Proofpoint reveal.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020
Australian professionals high target for cyber crims, new study shows
Malware

Australian professionals high target for cyber crims, new study shows

Aussie Infosec pros report highest phishing-led ransomware rates, underpinning urgent need for cyber education.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020
Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT
Cloud Access Security Broker

Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT

Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million as part of a new arrangement to acquire insider threat management platform ObserveIT.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
Proofpoint integrates people-centric protection with Okta's Identity Cloud
Partner Programmes

Proofpoint integrates people-centric protection with Okta's Identity Cloud

The partnership aims to bolster the security posture for organisations' very attacked people (VAPs) by applying additional adaptive security controls.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
Proofpoint and CrowdStrike partner on endpoint protection integration
Endpoint Protection

Proofpoint and CrowdStrike partner on endpoint protection integration

Proofpoint partners with CrowdStrike to enhance endpoint protection, integrating advanced email threat intelligence with Falcon's cloud-based security.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019
Gartner names Proofpoint leader in security training
Data Loss Prevention

Gartner names Proofpoint leader in security training

Gartner recognises Proofpoint as a leader in security training for the sixth year, highlighting the company's top-notch solutions in cybersecurity awareness.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019
Proofpoint announces new risk profile and training customisation features
Phishing

Proofpoint announces new risk profile and training customisation features

Proofpoint launches adaptive security controls to dynamically isolate URLs and personalised training features, boosting protection and user education efficacy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
Do we need cybersecurity training? Phishing remains problem area
Phishing

Do we need cybersecurity training? Phishing remains problem area

Phishing attacks remain a significant threat, with one in four cybersecurity questions answered incorrectly, a new report from Proofpoint reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Domain fraud rampant as criminals cash in
Marketing Technologies

Domain fraud rampant as criminals cash in

Cybercriminals are cashing in on domain fraud for almost every possible reason – to impersonate businesses, events, and even trusted leaders and celebrities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019