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New Security Brief: Millions of Messages Distribute LockBit Black Ransomware

Proofpoint observed high-volume campaigns, involving millions of messages, facilitated by the Phorpiex botnet delivering LockBit Black ransomware. This marks the first time Proofpoint researchers have seen LockBit Black ransomware (also known as

1 year ago

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Emile Abou Saleh, Regional Director MEA, Proofpoint

AI must be a cornerstone of cybersecurity defence

Proofpoint’s presence at GITEX 2025 will highlight its human-centric approach to cybersecurity. Across the Middle East, people are recognised as both an organisation’s greatest strength and its most significant vulnerability. More than

5 days ago

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Kenan Abu Ltaif, Regional Lead of Middle East and Turkey, at Proofpoint

Proofpoint Appoints Kenan Abu Ltaif as Regional Lead for the Middle East and Turkey

Proofpoint, Inc has appointed Kenan Abu Ltaif as Regional Lead for the Middle East and Turkey. With almost three decades of leadership experience in the IT industry, the cybersecurity expert will continue

9 months ago

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Rohit Dixit, executive vice president and chief customer officer at Proofpoint

Proofpoint Unveils Comprehensive Data Loss Prevention Solution

Proofpoint has launched a proprietary, partner-friendly, end-to-end information protection framework, providing organisations access to unmatched expertise, industry benchmark data and proven methodology in designing, implementing and maturing data loss prevention (DLP) programs.

1 year ago

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Emile Abou Saleh, Senior Regional Director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Proofpoint

83% employees knowingly put organisation at risk leading to ransomware infections finds Proofpoint

Proofpoint released its tenth annual State of the Phish report, revealing that 83% of employees in the UAE knowingly put their organizations at risk, potentially leading to ransomware or malware infections, data

2 years ago

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Selena Larson, senior threat intelligence analyst at Proofpoint.

Law enforcement by UK, US to disrupt LockBit ransomware is positive news for enterprises

The global law enforcement effort led by the UK and US to disrupt LockBit ransomware operations is positive news for cyber defenders and organizations who are still suffering the impacts of LockBit

2 years ago

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Adenike Cosgrove, VP, of Cybersecurity Strategy, EMEA at Proofpoint

73% board members feel at risk of major cyberattack in next 12 months finds Proofpoint

The World Economic Forum report underscores the imperative for business leaders to elevate cybersecurity as a top priority. In 2024, cyberattacks have surged to the fifth position among the concerns of both

2 years ago

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W. Stuart Jones, Technical Marketing Director in Proofpoint’s Cloudmark Division

66% UAE organisations report at least one smishing attempt in 2022 according to Proofpoint

It’s shopping season, which can only mean one thing: scores of fake “missed delivery” smishing messages trying to steal our money, data and identities. But there is some good news. Proofpoint data

2 years ago

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Darren Lee - executive vice president and general manager, Security Products and Services Group, Proofpoint and Tim Sadler, CEO, Tessian

Proofpoint enters agreement to acquire Tessian that uses AI to protect data theft

Proofpoint announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tessian, a leader in the use of advanced AI to automatically detect and guard against both accidental data loss and evolving

2 years ago

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Ryan Kalember, executive vice president of cybersecurity strategy at Proofpoint

Alliance between board members, CISOs not yet delivered changes says Ryan Kalember Proofpoint

Proofpoint released its second annual Cybersecurity: The 2023 Board Perspective report, which explores board of directors’ views on the global threat landscape, cybersecurity priorities, and relationships with CISOs. The findings reveal that

2 years ago

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Proofpoint detects increase in email malware associated with Chinese language usage

Since early 2023, Proofpoint has observed an increase in the email distribution of malware associated with suspected Chinese cybercrime activity. This includes the attempted delivery of the Sainbox Remote Access Trojan, a

2 years ago

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