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DanaBot botnet disrupted, QakBot leader indicted

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DanaBot botnet disrupted, QakBot leader indicted 2025-05-23 at 14:17 By Zeljka Zorz Operation Endgame, mounted by law enforcement and judicial authorities from the US, Canada and the EU, continues to deliver positive results by disrupting the DanaBot botnet and indicting the leaders of both the DanaBot and Qakbot Malware-as-a-Service operations. Operation Endgame 2.0 Coordinated by […]

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Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity

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Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity 2025-05-15 at 19:35 By Industry News Proofpoint has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity, a pan-European provider of AI-powered Microsoft 365 (M365) security, data protection, compliance, and security awareness services. Terms of the deal are confidential. The acquisition significantly enhances Proofpoint’s ability to provide human-centric security to SMBs globally

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Proofpoint to Acquire Hornetsecurity in Reported $1 Billion Deal

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Proofpoint to Acquire Hornetsecurity in Reported $1 Billion Deal 2025-05-15 at 15:24 By Eduard Kovacs Enterprise cybersecurity giant Proofpoint is buying Germany-based Microsoft 365 security solutions provider Hornetsecurity. The post Proofpoint to Acquire Hornetsecurity in Reported $1 Billion Deal appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to

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The many variants of the ClickFix social engineering tactic

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The many variants of the ClickFix social engineering tactic 2025-05-08 at 18:50 By Zeljka Zorz As new malware delivery campaigns using the ClickFix social engineering tactic are spotted nearly every month, it’s interesting to see how the various attackers are trying to refine the two main elements: the lure and the “instruction” page. In the

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How cybercriminals exploit psychological triggers in social engineering attacks

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How cybercriminals exploit psychological triggers in social engineering attacks 2025-05-06 at 08:03 By Sinisa Markovic Most attacks don’t start with malware; they begin with a message that seems completely normal, whether it comes through email, a phone call, or a chat, and that is exactly what makes them so effective. These threats rely on psychological

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Property renters targeted in simple BEC scam

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Property renters targeted in simple BEC scam 2025-04-30 at 14:32 By Zeljka Zorz Emails purportedly sent by rental property management firms are being used to steal money from people in France and Canada, Proofpoint researchers have warned. A BEC scam preying on renters “Most campaigns are sent from compromised mailboxes belonging to educational institutions in

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Proofpoint Prime unifies multistage attack protection across digital channels

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Proofpoint Prime unifies multistage attack protection across digital channels 2025-04-22 at 15:48 By Industry News Proofpoint has unveiled the global availability of Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, the human-centric cybersecurity solution that brings together previously disparate critical threat defense capabilities—protection against multistage attacks across digital channels, impersonation protection, and risk-based employee guidance and education—in a single

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Account takeover detection: There’s no single tell

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Account takeover detection: There’s no single tell 2025-02-24 at 14:48 By Zeljka Zorz Account takeover (ATO) is one of the most prevalent attack types; Proofpoint says that in 2024, 99% of the customer tenants the company monitors were hit with at least one account takeover attempt, and 62% of the customers experienced at least one

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SailPoint IPO Signals Bright Spot for Cybersecurity

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SailPoint IPO Signals Bright Spot for Cybersecurity 2025-02-14 at 22:18 By SecurityWeek News In a signal move for the cybersecurity sector, identity and access management (IAM) vendor SailPoint has made its return to public markets. The post SailPoint IPO Signals Bright Spot for Cybersecurity appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Is healthcare cybersecurity in critical condition?

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Is healthcare cybersecurity in critical condition? 2025-01-06 at 06:03 By Help Net Security This article highlights key findings and trends in healthcare cybersecurity for 2024. From the rising impact of cyberattacks on patient care to the vulnerabilities posed by medical devices and supply chains, these insights provide an overview of the current state of cybersecurity

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Fake Google Meet pages deliver infostealers

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Fake Google Meet pages deliver infostealers 2024-10-17 at 14:47 By Zeljka Zorz Users of the Google Meet video communication service have been targeted by cyber crooks using the ClickFix tactic to infect them with information-stealing malware. Fake Google Meet video conference page with malicious ClickFix pop-up (Source: Sekoia) “The ClickFix tactic deceives users into downloading

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Data loss incidents impact patient care

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Data loss incidents impact patient care 2024-10-11 at 08:31 By Help Net Security 92% of healthcare organizations experienced at least one cyber attack in the past 12 months, an increase from 88% in 2023, with 69% reporting disruption to patient care as a result, according to Proofpoint. Healthcare organizations struggle to mitigate risks from cyberattacks

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Critical Zimbra RCE vulnerability under mass exploitation (CVE-2024-45519)

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Critical Zimbra RCE vulnerability under mass exploitation (CVE-2024-45519) 2024-10-02 at 14:16 By Zeljka Zorz Attackers are actively exploiting CVE-2024-45519, a critical Zimbra vulnerability that allows them to execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable installations. Proofpoint’s threat researchers say that the attacks started on September 28 – several weeks after Zimbra developers released patches for CVE-2024-45519 and

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Transportation, logistics companies targeted with lures impersonating fleet management software

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Transportation, logistics companies targeted with lures impersonating fleet management software 2024-09-24 at 17:46 By Zeljka Zorz Financially motivated threat actors are targeting North American companies in the transportation and logistics sector with tailored lures, info-stealing malware, and a clever new trick. How the attack unfolds According to Proofpoint threat researchers, the attackers start by compromising

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The surge in cyber insurance and what it means for your business

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The surge in cyber insurance and what it means for your business 2024-09-23 at 06:01 By Help Net Security The cyber insurance market is set for explosive growth as organizations increasingly seek financial protection against rising cyber threats. This surge in demand reflects a broader shift in how businesses approach risk management, viewing cyber insurance

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Windows users targeted with fake human verification pages delivering malware

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Windows users targeted with fake human verification pages delivering malware 2024-09-19 at 17:01 By Zeljka Zorz For a while now, security researchers have been warning about fake human verification pages tricking Windows users into inadvertently installing malware. A recently exposed campaign showed how some users end up on these pages. Beware of fake human verification

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Security measures fail to keep up with rising email attacks

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Security measures fail to keep up with rising email attacks 2024-09-13 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Organizations must reassess their email security posture as incidents continue to escalate, leading to financial losses. Key findings reveal a significant increase in email attacks, with many successfully bypassing standard security protocols and targeting vulnerable sectors. Business email

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Proofpoint expands platform capabilities for broader, adaptive human-centric security controls

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Proofpoint expands platform capabilities for broader, adaptive human-centric security controls 2024-09-11 at 13:01 By Industry News Proofpoint has expanded capabilities across its platform to provide customers with broader, adaptive human-centric security controls. These new solutions and integrations shield organizations from incoming threats across messaging, collaboration and social media apps; secure SaaS applications and identity posture

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Proofpoint helps organizations simplify governance of communication data

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Proofpoint helps organizations simplify governance of communication data 2024-09-05 at 14:31 By Industry News Proofpoint introduced its Digital Communications Governance (DCG) offering, bolstering its existing offerings in pace with the evolving modern data governance and enterprise archiving market. The new offering helps organizations simplify governance of communication data and provides security insights across all major

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Proofpoint launches NIST-inspired framework to tackle data loss prevention challenges

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Proofpoint launches NIST-inspired framework to tackle data loss prevention challenges 2024-09-04 at 13:01 By Industry News Proofpoint launched a proprietary, partner-friendly, end-to-end information protection framework, providing organizations access to expertise, industry benchmark data and proven methodology in designing, implementing and maturing data loss prevention (DLP) programs. While DLP programs and technology are undoubtedly maturing, only

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