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Proofpoint expands in India with Hyderabad AI centre

Tripled demand in the past year is prompting the cybersecurity group to add a Hyderabad AI centre and a Delhi office.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Data Protection

Proofpoint expands APJ data security amid AI risks

Businesses in APJ face tighter local hosting rules as AI adoption drives new data loss and compliance pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

Phishing

TA4922 uses PackClient malware in tax phishing attacks

Proofpoint said the modular trojan can steal data and monitor users, raising risks for finance teams targeted by fake tax notices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Forcepoint names Vincent Merlin as Chief Marketing Officer

The hire signals Forcepoint's push to sharpen its AI security sales as rivals vie for enterprise spending on data protection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Cloud Security

Netcraft appoints Darren Lee to board for growth push

The cybersecurity company is seeking board-level expertise as it expands brand protection services amid rising AI-driven phishing and fraud risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Proofpoint joins Google security programme as partner

Businesses can now tie email and collaboration defences into Google Cloud, as Proofpoint gains formal backing for tighter security integration.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Proofpoint joins Google security partner programme

The tie-up should help large organisations cut security complexity as they juggle email, cloud and AI threats across mixed environments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Proofpoint launches OEM programme for security vendors

Partners can now embed threat intelligence and exploit detection into their tools, as Proofpoint formalises years of OEM deals into a single programme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor adds 1Password to AWS Marketplace

The deal gives EMEA partners a simpler way to buy identity security software through AWS Marketplace as cloud procurement grows faster.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Proofpoint flags underground AI prompt injection tools

Proofpoint says underground forums are advertising tools that use indirect prompt injection across emails, PDFs, calendar invites and web pages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Phishing

Russia-aligned hackers used Zimbra flaw in email attack

Ukrainian and US organisations were exposed for months after a Zimbra bug let attackers steal emails and credentials without a click.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Data Protection

Proofpoint names David Morrow Channel Chief for UK

The hire comes as Proofpoint seeks to deepen partner sales in the UK, Ireland and South Africa amid rising cyber threats and AI adoption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Malware

Expel warns of cyber gang targeting certificate trust

Financial firms in Asia Pacific face signed malware that can evade Windows checks after attackers abuse support portals to steal certificates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

Network Security

Proofpoint spots Entra ID spoofing attack technique

Attackers can now probe Entra ID accounts and passwords at scale without a real app, leaving defenders with little sign-in telemetry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026

Malware

China-aligned spies target university Roundcube servers

Sensitive physics and engineering research at US and Canadian universities may have been exposed after hackers used Roundcube flaws to enter mail servers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026