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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Email Security

Forrester names Proofpoint leader in enterprise email security

Email remains the preferred attack vector for cybercriminal activity, from low-level cybercriminals to nation states.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019

Malware

Emotet drove 61% of malicious payloads in Q1 2019 - Proofpoint

In Q1 2019, 61% of malicious payloads were driven by Emotet, according to Proofpoint's latest report, highlighting a major cyber threat shift.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019

Email Security

Email attacks targeting financial services up 60% - Proofpoint

These attacks are socially engineered to target specific people within financial services organisations who can execute requests on the attacker's behalf.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019

Cloud Security

Cloud application attacks in Q1 up by 65% - Proofpoint

Proofpoint found that the education sector was the most targeted of both brute-force and sophisticated phishing attempts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019

Phishing

Massive jump in email fraud targeting healthcare - Proofpoint

The report analyses more than 160 billion emails sent across 150 countries in both 2017 and 2018 to identify email fraud attack trends.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019

Phishing

Email fraud increased by 476% in last year - Proofpoint

As these threats continue to grow in volume and sophistication, it is imperative that organisations implement a people-centric security approach.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019

Phishing

Proofpoint: Social engineering and credential stuffing attacks up in 2018

Proofpoint's 2018 report reveals a surge in social engineering attacks, with phishing incidents up 9% and credential compromises rising 70% since 2017.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019