Proofpoint stories

Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Yesterday
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.

Singapore Budget 2025 boosts AI with $150m investment
4 days ago
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cloud security
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ai
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cybersecurity
The Singapore Budget 2025 pledges $3 million to the National Productivity Fund, boosting AI adoption to enhance business competitiveness and innovation.

Microsoft 365 users face rising threat from Axios attacks
Last week
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malware
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mfa
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cloud security
A new study by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeover attempts, driven by a surge in sophisticated brute force tactics.

Proofpoint named a Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Last week
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dr
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance, reinforcing its reputation in data management.

Proofpoint named Governance leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Last week
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance, highlighting its excellence in data management solutions.

Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.

SentinelOne upgrades Purple AI with major platform links
Last month
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firewalls
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cloud security
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soc
SentinelOne has enhanced its Purple AI security analyst capabilities by integrating with major third-party products, boosting threat detection and response.

SentinelOne expands Purple AI with diverse data & language
Last month
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firewalls
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
SentinelOne has announced an update for its Purple AI security analyst, enabling integration with third-party solutions like Zscaler and Microsoft Office 365.

Australian banks criticised for weak email scam defences
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals that 66% of Australian banks are ill-equipped to combat email fraud, risking customer safety amid rising scams.

Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has appointed JP Yu as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Korea, aiming to bolster sales across the rapidly evolving region.

Australia's scam prevention law aims for AUD $50m fines
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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uc
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collaboration
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telco
Australia's new Scam Prevention Framework compels banks and telecoms to tackle rising scams, with fines of up to AUD $50 million for non-compliance.

Proofpoint to acquire Normalyze, enhancing AI-powered DSPM
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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saas
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paas
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cloud security
Proofpoint is set to acquire Normalyze, enhancing its Data Security Posture Management capabilities with AI technology by November 2024.

Proofpoint announces acquisition of DSPM firm Normalyze
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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saas
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data protection
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paas
Proofpoint is set to acquire Normalyze for an undisclosed sum, targeting enhanced data security through AI-driven DSPM technology by November 2024.

Proofpoint uncovers 'Voldemort' malware linked to TA415
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
Researchers at Proofpoint have unveiled a sophisticated malware campaign named 'Voldemort', linked to the TA415 threat group, targeting over 70 organisations worldwide.

Proofpoint achieves IRAP certification for email security
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Proofpoint has achieved IRAP certification for its email protection services, ensuring compliance with Australian government security standards amid rising cyber threats.

Amplitude appoints Wade Chambers as Chief Engineering Officer
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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martech
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cdp
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yahoo
Amplitude names Wade Chambers as its first Chief Engineering Officer, aiming to boost product innovation and expand current offerings in digital analytics.

Exabeam unveils new AI SIEM tool in first post-merger release
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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siem
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digital transformation
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ai
Exabeam's first quarterly product release post-merger with LogRhythm features new AI innovations, offering tailored security solutions and increased detection efficiency.

The insider threat: Why Australian businesses are most vulnerable from within
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Australian businesses face a growing insider threat, with a 2022 study revealing 67% of companies grappling with frequent internal security incidents.

What cyber lessons can be learned from the Paris Olympics?
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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proofpoint
Australia gears up for future events, learning cybersecurity lessons from Paris 2024. Despite fewer successful attacks, unsecure partners and fraudulent sites pose challenges.

Proofpoint unveils new security features
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Proofpoint unveiled significant platform enhancements, aiming to tackle a broad spectrum of cyber threats through adaptive, user-focused security measures.