Proofpoint acquires Acuvity to tackle the security risks of agentic AI
Proofpoint is snapping up the startup to solve the industry’s newest headache: knowing what your autonomous AI is actually doing.
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(Getty Images) Workforce The realities of CISO burnout and exhaustion
Amid relentless cyberattacks and shrinking support, CISOs are experiencing historic levels of burnout—putting both critical infrastructure and enterprise resilience at risk.
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A still from a cartoon used to depict the takedown of Rhadamanthys info stealer. (Operation Endgame) Cybercrime Operation Endgame targets malware networks in global crackdown
Rhadamanthys, VenomRAT, and the Elysium botnet were targeted in the takedowns.
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Elon Musk shows off a shirt that says “DOGE” as he walks on the South Lawn of the white House after stepping off Marine One upon arrival to the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 9, 2025. (Photo by OLIVER CONTRERAS/AFP via Getty Images) Threats Scammers have a new tactic: impersonating DOGE
An email reviewed by Scoop News Group and analyzed by Proofpoint reveals the latest attempt by fraudsters to capitalize on confusion over the Elon Musk-created group.
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(Getty Images) Threats Cybercrime crackdown disrupts malware, infostealers, marketplaces across the globe
A burst of global law enforcement actions during the past few weeks marked by a flurry of successful takedowns gives cybercrime experts a jolt of hope.
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Zscaler corporate headquarters in San Jose, California. (Getty Images) Money ZScaler acquires Red Canary for boost in AI-driven security operations
The deal reflects a growing trend in cybersecurity toward consolidation and integration.
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Traffic streaks past the Department of Justice (DOJ) headquarters building late in the evening on May 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images) Government DanaBot malware operation seized in global takedown
The successful break-up of DanaBot marks the second high-profile law enforcement disruption of a widespread malware operation in as many days.
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(Scoop News Group photo) Money Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity for over $1 billion
Proofpoint has entered into an agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a Germany-based provider of Microsoft 365 security services, in a deal reportedly valued at more than $1 billion. The acquisition, described as the largest in Proofpoint’s history, comes amid accelerating consolidation in the cybersecurity industry as companies seek to broaden their offerings to enterprise customers […]
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CyberScoop50 Meet the winners of the 2024 CyberScoop 50 awards
Receiving over 800,000 votes across five categories, these honorees exemplify the highest standards of excellence in cybersecurity.
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Santa Clara, CA, USA – Feb 26, 2020: British cybersecurity software and hardware company Sophos Group plc’s Silicon Valley office in Santa Clara, California. Money Sophos to acquire Secureworks for $859 million in cash
The cybersecurity firms plan on integrating security solutions once the deal closes in early 2025.