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Australian Stories

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Alarming cybersecurity gaps found in Australia's top hospitals

Over a third of Australia's top-rated hospitals lack necessary protections against email fraud and spoofing, reveals a cyber security study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Marketing Technologies

Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity

Australian retailers expose online shoppers to potential email fraud due to inadequate cybersecurity measures, reveals Proofpoint report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

Risk & Compliance

Most Australian board members feel ill-equipped for cyberattacks

Despite prioritising cybersecurity more—and despite making investments in it—most board members feel unprepared for cyber attacks, new research shows.

By Jennifer Cheng • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023

Data Protection

Unmasking cyber criminals: The power of privileged identities

Threat actors now realise it's more effective, faster, and cheaper to steal credentials and log in than trying to hack through technical controls.

By Jennifer Cheng • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2023

Email Security

Scam reports surge by nearly 50% in first half of 2023

The use of conversational tools demonstrates how threat actors are beginning to match their ingenuity with new-found precision and patience.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023

Supply Chain

Australian banks not proactively blocking fraudulent emails

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2023

Data Protection

Should Australian CISOs be wary of creeping confidence?

Only 53% of Australian businesses feel at risk of a cyber attack in the next year, according to a Proofpoint survey.

By Yvette Lejins • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023

Global Stories

Proofpoint stories

Ransomware

Proofpoint unveils new security features

Proofpoint unveiled significant platform enhancements, aiming to tackle a broad spectrum of cyber threats through adaptive, user-focused security measures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution

Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Semiconductors

Proofpoint unveils new data protection framework for organisations

Proofpoint launches a new data protection framework to help organisations tackle complex data loss prevention challenges with a human-centric approach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Semiconductors

Integrity360 acquires Grove to expand global cyber security presence

Integrity360 has acquired South Africa-based cyber security firm Grove Group, boosting its global reach and expanding its service capabilities. Financial terms undisclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Proofpoint appoints Nelson Soon to VP role in Asia Pacific & Japan

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.

By Selena Larson and Joe Wise • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024