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Cybercriminals exploit remote tools to steal global cargo worth USD $34 billion

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Cybercriminals exploit remote monitoring tools to steal USD $34 billion in cargo globally, targeting trucking firms amid growing digital supply chain risks.
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Proofpoint named leader in 2025 Gartner DCG Magic Quadrant

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Proofpoint named leader again in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance, praised for innovation and real-time risk management.
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Weaponised OAuth apps allow persistent access to cloud accounts

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Proofpoint reveals how weaponised OAuth apps enable hackers to maintain cloud access despite password resets and MFA, threatening persistent account takeover.
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TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

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Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
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Westcon-Comstor brings Proofpoint to AWS Marketplace for Europe

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Westcon-Comstor now offers Proofpoint security solutions to European partners via AWS Marketplace, simplifying access to advanced cybersecurity in the region.
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Proofpoint launches new defences as AI email attacks surge

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Proofpoint unveils new defences against rising AI email attacks that manipulate assistants to leak data, amid soaring losses in businesses globally.
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Proofpoint unveils AI security tools to protect agentic workspaces

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Proofpoint has launched four AI security solutions to protect agentic workspaces, addressing data control, AI oversight, and threat detection for 2025-26 rollout.
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AI & quantum threats redefine priorities for Cybersecurity Month

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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As Cybersecurity Month nears, experts warn AI and quantum tech pose rising digital threats, urging firms to boost policies, behaviour change, and cryptographic defences.
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Australia’s critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Australia faces rising state-sponsored cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, prompting stricter government measures and a human-focused defence approach.
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CrowdStrike unveils AI-powered agents to automate security tasks

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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CrowdStrike launches AI-powered agents and a no-code platform to automate security tasks, helping analysts focus on strategic decisions within its Falcon platform.
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Agentic AI reshapes banking security, raising efficiency & risks

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Agentic AI is transforming Australian banking security, boosting efficiency but raising risks as cybercriminals exploit AI in 80% of ransomware attacks.
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Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics

Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting open-source Stealerium malware to steal sensitive data, prompting warnings from Proofpoint researchers of new attack methods.
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Australian CISOs under strain from AI risks, burnout & attacks

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Australian CISOs face rising cyberattacks, burnout, and AI risks, with 77% expecting attacks and 75% reporting excessive workplace pressure this year.
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AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.
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Proofpoint warns AI scams are rising as attacks target people

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Proofpoint warns AI-powered scams are rising, targeting people with malicious links across email and messaging, urging a human-centred defence approach.
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Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.
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Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.
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Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.
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Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Half of Australian government agencies have not adopted the strongest email security, risking cyberattacks on sensitive public sector data and communications.
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Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Three-quarters of New Zealand government bodies lack the highest email security standard required by upcoming October 2025 regulations, research finds.