Proofpoint stories - Page 2
Proofpoint revamps global partner network for AI era
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Proofpoint overhauls its partner network with richer incentives, tighter protections and AI-focused services to fuel recurring security revenue.
Proofpoint buys Acuvity to secure AI agents at work
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Proofpoint snaps up AI security specialist Acuvity to police 'agentic workspaces' as enterprises rush to deploy copilots and agents.
Camunda names Chris White Chief Revenue Officer amid AI push
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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mdm
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multi-cloud
Camunda appoints Chris White as Chief Revenue Officer to drive sales and partner growth as demand for agentic AI orchestration accelerates.
Proofpoint details TA584's fast-evolving 2025 attacks
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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crypto
Cyber gang TA584 triples 2025 email attacks as it adopts ClickFix lures and new Tsundere Bot malware, Proofpoint researchers warn.
AI forces Australian firms to make privacy a priority
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
AI's rapid spread is forcing Australian organisations to treat data privacy as a constant priority, reshaping risk, policy and vendor scrutiny.
FIRST marks record growth in global cyber defence
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Global cyber defence group FIRST reports record 2025 growth, topping 820 member teams and expanding technical, training and capacity work.
Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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edutech
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mfa
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cloud security
Proofpoint flags a sharp rise in Microsoft 365 account takeovers via device code phishing, hitting firms from finance to government.
Proofpoint named Leader in Gartner 2025 email security
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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cloud security
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phishing
Proofpoint crowned a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, topping rivals on Ability to Execute for a second year.
Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.
Proofpoint appoints Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to boost AI focus
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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uc
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data protection
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socs
Proofpoint has appointed Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its marketing strategy amid rising AI adoption in cybersecurity and data protection.
Australian, global agencies cripple major cybercrime malware tools
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australian and global law enforcement, aided by Proofpoint, have disrupted Rhadamanthys and VenomRAT malware families used in cyberattacks worldwide, including in Australia.
Cybercriminals exploit remote tools to steal global cargo worth USD $34 billion
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Cybercriminals exploit remote monitoring tools to steal USD $34 billion in cargo globally, targeting trucking firms amid growing digital supply chain risks.
Proofpoint named leader in 2025 Gartner DCG Magic Quadrant
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Proofpoint named leader again in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance, praised for innovation and real-time risk management.
Weaponised OAuth apps allow persistent access to cloud accounts
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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vpns
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cloud security
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phishing
Proofpoint reveals how weaponised OAuth apps enable hackers to maintain cloud access despite password resets and MFA, threatening persistent account takeover.
TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
Proofpoint launches new defences as AI email attacks surge
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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dlp
Proofpoint unveils new defences against rising AI email attacks that manipulate assistants to leak data, amid soaring losses in businesses globally.
Proofpoint unveils AI security tools to protect agentic workspaces
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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dlp
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ai security
Proofpoint has launched four AI security solutions to protect agentic workspaces, addressing data control, AI oversight, and threat detection for 2025-26 rollout.
AI & quantum threats redefine priorities for Cybersecurity Month
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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encryption
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physical security
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quantum computing
As Cybersecurity Month nears, experts warn AI and quantum tech pose rising digital threats, urging firms to boost policies, behaviour change, and cryptographic defences.
Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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dlp
Australia faces rising state-sponsored cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, prompting stricter government measures and a human-focused defence approach.
CrowdStrike unveils AI-powered agents to automate security tasks
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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martech
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rpa
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ai security
CrowdStrike launches AI-powered agents and a no-code platform to automate security tasks, helping analysts focus on strategic decisions within its Falcon platform.