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Australian, global agencies cripple major cybercrime malware tools
Malware

Australian, global agencies cripple major cybercrime malware tools

Australian and global law enforcement, aided by Proofpoint, have disrupted Rhadamanthys and VenomRAT malware families used in cyberattacks worldwide, including in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

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Proofpoint revamps global partner network for AI era
Digital Transformation

Proofpoint revamps global partner network for AI era

Proofpoint overhauls its partner network with richer incentives, tighter protections and AI-focused services to fuel recurring security revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Proofpoint buys Acuvity to secure AI agents at work
Data Protection

Proofpoint buys Acuvity to secure AI agents at work

Proofpoint snaps up AI security specialist Acuvity to police 'agentic workspaces' as enterprises rush to deploy copilots and agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Camunda names Chris White Chief Revenue Officer amid AI push
Digital Transformation

Camunda names Chris White Chief Revenue Officer amid AI push

Camunda appoints Chris White as Chief Revenue Officer to drive sales and partner growth as demand for agentic AI orchestration accelerates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Proofpoint details TA584's fast-evolving 2025 attacks
Malware

Proofpoint details TA584's fast-evolving 2025 attacks

Cyber gang TA584 triples 2025 email attacks as it adopts ClickFix lures and new Tsundere Bot malware, Proofpoint researchers warn.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
FIRST marks record growth in global cyber defence
Firewalls

FIRST marks record growth in global cyber defence

Global cyber defence group FIRST reports record 2025 growth, topping 820 member teams and expanding technical, training and capacity work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing
EduTech

Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing

Proofpoint flags a sharp rise in Microsoft 365 account takeovers via device code phishing, hitting firms from finance to government.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Proofpoint named Leader in Gartner 2025 email security
Firewalls

Proofpoint named Leader in Gartner 2025 email security

Proofpoint crowned a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, topping rivals on Ability to Execute for a second year.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal
Data Protection

Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal

Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Proofpoint appoints Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to boost AI focus
Unified Communications

Proofpoint appoints Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to boost AI focus

Proofpoint has appointed Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its marketing strategy amid rising AI adoption in cybersecurity and data protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Cybercriminals exploit remote tools to steal global cargo worth USD $34 billion
Malware

Cybercriminals exploit remote tools to steal global cargo worth USD $34 billion

Cybercriminals exploit remote monitoring tools to steal USD $34 billion in cargo globally, targeting trucking firms amid growing digital supply chain risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Proofpoint named leader in 2025 Gartner DCG Magic Quadrant
Customer Experience

Proofpoint named leader in 2025 Gartner DCG Magic Quadrant

Proofpoint named leader again in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance, praised for innovation and real-time risk management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Weaponised OAuth apps allow persistent access to cloud accounts
Virtual Private Networks

Weaponised OAuth apps allow persistent access to cloud accounts

Proofpoint reveals how weaponised OAuth apps enable hackers to maintain cloud access despite password resets and MFA, threatening persistent account takeover.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Proofpoint launches new defences as AI email attacks surge
Data governance

Proofpoint launches new defences as AI email attacks surge

Proofpoint unveils new defences against rising AI email attacks that manipulate assistants to leak data, amid soaring losses in businesses globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Proofpoint unveils AI security tools to protect agentic workspaces
Data governance

Proofpoint unveils AI security tools to protect agentic workspaces

Proofpoint has launched four AI security solutions to protect agentic workspaces, addressing data control, AI oversight, and threat detection for 2025-26 rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

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Westcon-Comstor brings Proofpoint to AWS Marketplace for Europe
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor brings Proofpoint to AWS Marketplace for Europe

Westcon-Comstor now offers Proofpoint security solutions to European partners via AWS Marketplace, simplifying access to advanced cybersecurity in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025