China Likely Also Sought IP In Barracuda Attacks: Researcher | CRN

China Likely Also Sought IP In Barracuda Attacks: Researcher | CRN

Security News Kyle Alspach June 23, 2023, 12:03 PM EDT It appears the hackers working for the Chinese government were ‘not solely conducting conventional espionage campaigns,’ a Proofpoint researcher says. Hackers working on behalf of China’s government were likely seeking intellectual property in the widespread attacks targeting customers of Barracuda’s Email Security Gateway, in addition to conducting espionage, a Proofpoint researcher said. Last week, Mandiant attributed the cyberattack campaign…

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20 Hottest Cybersecurity Products At RSAC 2023 | CRN

20 Hottest Cybersecurity Products At RSAC 2023 | CRN

Security News Kyle Alspach April 25, 2023, 11:57 AM EDT At RSA Conference 2023 this week, vendors are showcasing new products in categories including XDR, email security, vulnerability management and application security. Proofpoint Threat Protection Updates At the start of RSAC 2023, Proofpoint unveiled new capabilities for its Aegis Threat Protection platform that aim to help with thwarting attacks based on account takeovers. The new capabilities include Supplier Threat Protection, which…

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US Bracing for Bolder, More Brazen Russian Cyberattacks

US Bracing for Bolder, More Brazen Russian Cyberattacks

Washington —  Repeated failures by Russian cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns to inflict lasting damage during the Kremlin’s ongoing war against Ukraine is unlikely to dampen Moscow’s resolve and could instead spur a new wave of riskier efforts against a wider set of targets. The assessment, from a variety of U.S. government agencies, comes as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has dragged into a second year, with Ukraine and its Western backers preparing for Moscow to unleash…

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Proofpoint Launches Revamped Partner Program Amid Data Security Push | CRN

Proofpoint Launches Revamped Partner Program Amid Data Security Push | CRN

Security News Kyle Alspach February 15, 2023, 05:00 AM EST The company has simplified its program for channel partners as it looks to drive awareness about its offerings beyond email security, such as information protection and compliance. Proofpoint Channel Chief Joe Sykora Proofpoint unveiled a new channel program Wednesday that aims to offer a simplified structure to partners along with enhanced incentives and training, as the company looks…

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LastPass breach affects Virginia Tech security posture

LastPass breach affects Virginia Tech security posture

LastPass breach affects Virginia Tech security posture | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses…

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Cyberattacks & security threats lead to IoT security market growth

Cyberattacks & security threats lead to IoT security market growth

Cyberattacks & security threats lead to IoT security market growth | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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Cybersecurity Firm: What US Journalists Need To Know About The Foreign Hackers Targeting Them

Cybersecurity Firm: What US Journalists Need To Know About The Foreign Hackers Targeting Them

Photo illustration of a computer hacker. getty In the days just before the January 6 attack at the US Capitol Building in 2021, a flurry of emails with seemingly anodyne subject lines started landing in the inboxes of White House correspondents and other journalists who cover national politics. Those subject lines, pulled from recent US news articles, read like quick blasts of news filtered through a distinctly partisan lens: US issues Russia threat to China….

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State-backed hackers targeted US-based journalists in widespread spy campaigns: report

State-backed hackers targeted US-based journalists in widespread spy campaigns: report

State-sponsored hackers from China, North Korea, Iran and Turkey have been regularly spying on and impersonating journalists from various media outlets in an effort to infiltrate their networks and gain access to sensitive information, according to a report released on Thursday by cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.  The report reveals that government-backed hackers used various tools to target journalists, including sending phishing emails to gain access to reporters’ work emails, social media accounts and networks. The report…

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Proofpoint: ‘Potentially Dangerous’ Flaw Could Allow Ransomware Attacks On Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive

Proofpoint: ‘Potentially Dangerous’ Flaw Could Allow Ransomware Attacks On Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive

A “potentially dangerous” flaw has been found in Microsoft Office 365 that could allow cyberattackers to ransom files stored on Sharepoint and OneDrive, two widely used enterprise cloud apps, according to researchers at Proofpoint. The Proofpoint researchers revealed their findings Thursday morning in a blog post and concluded that cloud data may be more vulnerable to ransomware assaults than previously believed. “Ransomware attacks have traditionally targeted data across endpoints or network drives,” wrote the Proofpoint…

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Alarming Cyber Statistics For Mid-Year 2022 That You Need To Know

Alarming Cyber Statistics For Mid-Year 2022 That You Need To Know

Global cyber futuristic financial network security concept. Fast speed internet connection. Block … [+] chain network getty A couple of times per year, I take a deep dive on writing about the newly reported cybersecurity statistics and trends that are impacting the digital landscape. Unfortunately, despite global efforts, every subsequent year the numbers get worse and show that we are far from being able to mitigate and contain the numerous cyber-threats targeting both industry and…

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