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Proofpoint Prism Investigator accelerates compliance and legal investigations

Proofpoint announced a new investigations solution that is part of Proofpoint’s Digital Communications Governance (DCG) portfolio. Designed for highly regulated and highly …

malware
Cargo theft malware actor spent a month inside a decoy network before researchers pulled the plug

Proofpoint researchers executed a malicious payload from a threat actor known to target trucking and logistics companies in late February 2026, doing so inside a decoy …

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Proofpoint unifies email, data, and AI security to reduce enterprise blind spots

Proofpoint has unveiled innovations across its Collaboration Security and Data Security portfolios, strengthening protection for the agentic workspace, where people and AI …

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Proofpoint addresses AI threats with intent-based security

Proofpoint has announced Proofpoint AI Security, the newest security solution that combines intent-based detection, multi-surface control points, and a comprehensive …

CISO
Criminals create business website to sell RAT disguised as RMM tool

A RAT masquerading as legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software is being sold to cybercriminals as a service, Proofpoint researchers recently discovered. The …

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Proofpoint acquires Acuvity to secure AI and agent-driven workflows

Proofpoint has acquired Acuvity, strengthening its platform with AI-native visibility, governance, and runtime protection for AI and agent-driven workflows. As generative AI …

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One-time SMS links that never expire can expose personal data for years

Online services often treat one-time links sent by text message as low-risk conveniences. A new study shows that these links can expose large amounts of personal data for …

UK
UK announces grand plan to secure online public services

The UK has announced a new Government Cyber Action Plan aimed at making online public services more secure and resilient, and has allocated £210 million (approximately $283 …

healthcare cybersecurity
Hospitals are drowning in threats they can’t triage

Healthcare is facing a rise in cyber threats driven by vulnerable medical devices, growing data exposure, and AI adoption. This article outlines the pressures, gaps, and …

Artificial intelligence
Security teams debate how much to trust AI

AI is reshaping how organizations operate, defend systems, and interpret risk. Reports reveal rising AI-driven attacks, hidden usage across enterprises, and widening gaps …

CISO
CISOs are managing risk in survival mode

CISOs carry expanding responsibility as cybersecurity budgets rise, AI adoption spreads, and board expectations grow. Risk management now depends on faster decisions, stronger …

Microsoft 365 phishing
Microsoft 365 users targeted in device code phishing attacks

Attackers are targeting Microsoft 365 users with device code authorization phishing, a technique that fools users into approving access tokens, Proofpoint warns. The method …

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