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Integrity360 acquires Grove to expand global cyber security presence

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Integrity360 has acquired South Africa-based cyber security firm Grove Group, boosting its global reach and expanding its service capabilities. Financial terms undisclosed.
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Proofpoint appoints Nelson Soon to VP role in Asia Pacific & Japan

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Proofpoint has appointed Nelson Soon as Vice President of Channels and Alliances for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its partner ecosystem in the region.
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Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.
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Alarming cybersecurity gaps found in Australia's top hospitals

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Over a third of Australia's top-rated hospitals lack necessary protections against email fraud and spoofing, reveals a cyber security study.
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Sumit Dhawan appointed as new CEO of cybersecurity firm Proofpoint

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Cybersecurity firm, Proofpoint, has appointed renowned technology leader Sumit Dhawan as its new CEO, succeeding acting CEO Rmi Thomas. .
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Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Australian retailers expose online shoppers to potential email fraud due to inadequate cybersecurity measures, reveals Proofpoint report.
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Female representation in cybersecurity leadership roles matters

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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Must STEM really be the barrier that prevents women from pursuing a career in cybersecurity? Certainly not if you are looking to be a CISO.
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Former Exec for Hitachi Vantara Joins Proofpoint as Senior VP

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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Former Hitachi Vantara executive Mark Ablett has been appointed as Senior VP for Proofpoint in the Asia Pacific and Japan region.
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Proofpoint raises security awareness with latest launch

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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Announced at Proofpoint Wisdom 2023, these enhancements are designed to simplify user training with automated capabilities.
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Most Australian board members feel ill-equipped for cyberattacks

Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Despite prioritising cybersecurity more—and despite making investments in it—most board members feel unprepared for cyber attacks, new research shows.
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Unmasking cyber criminals: The power of privileged identities

Mon, 25th Sep 2023
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Threat actors now realise it's more effective, faster, and cheaper to steal credentials and log in than trying to hack through technical controls.
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Scam reports surge by nearly 50% in first half of 2023

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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The use of conversational tools demonstrates how threat actors are beginning to match their ingenuity with new-found precision and patience.
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Australian banks not proactively blocking fraudulent emails

Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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Due to the extensive amount of sensitive personal and financial data that they store, banking and financial institutions are a prime target for cyber criminals.
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Should Australian CISOs be wary of creeping confidence?

Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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Only 53% of Australian businesses feel at risk of a cyber attack in the next year, according to a Proofpoint survey.
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67% of ASX 200 companies at risk of email fraud – report

Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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Two-thirds of ASX 200 companies are subjecting customers, partners, and employees to higher risks of email fraud.
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High-Profile Attacks Improve Cyber Hygiene—But Not Enough

Mon, 19th Jun 2023
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87% of Australian workers have improved their cyber hygiene, but threats remain, with fake logistics companies the most common source of scams.
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CybeReady Strengthens Presence in DACH Region-– appoints Dirk Rausse as Regional Sales Director

Thu, 25th May 2023
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CybeReady has appointed Dirk Rausse as the Regional Sales Director for DACH region to expand partner operations for its security training solutions.
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The APJ Threat Landscape -Why Employees Might Be Your Best Defence

Thu, 18th May 2023
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As the region's largest and most digitally mature market, Australia seeing common threats in greater numbers is by no means surprising.
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Australians hit hard by online scams and fraud this year

Wed, 17th May 2023
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The Government has boosted its funding to combat online scams and fraud, as Australians have now lost almost AUD $200 million to scammers this year alone.
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More than half of CISOs have dealt with the loss of sensitive data in the past 12 months

Tue, 16th May 2023
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Nearly 80% of Singapore's chief information security officers feel at risk of a cyber attack, according to a report by Proofpoint.