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A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting trusted email security tools has rattled the cybersecurity landscape, exposing a dismally clever strategy that turns protective mechanisms into attack vectors. Between June and July 2025, researchers at Cloudflare uncovered an operation wherein...

Attackers have found a chillingly effective way to subvert defenses integrated into the heart of enterprise email security. According to new research from Cloudflare, threat actors are actively exploiting “link wrapping” services—offered by reputable vendors like Proofpoint and Intermedia—to...

Cybercriminals have once again proven their adaptability by leveraging trusted technology—from cybersecurity companies themselves—to bypass email defenses and target Microsoft 365 users. In a revealing discovery, threat actors have been exploiting link-wrapping services from well-known vendors...

Proofpoint’s announcement of its intent to acquire Hornetsecurity Group in a deal reportedly valued at $1 billion signals a decisive reshaping of the Microsoft 365 security landscape, introducing new synergies and fresh competitive challenges for managed service providers (MSPs), small- and...

In a significant move within the cybersecurity landscape, Proofpoint Inc. has announced its definitive agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity GmbH, a prominent German provider of AI-driven Microsoft 365 security solutions. This strategic acquisition, reportedly valued at over $1 billion, aims to...

Proofpoint’s headline-grabbing $1 billion agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity marks a pivotal moment in the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud security, underscoring the intensifying arms race among vendors to secure Microsoft 365-powered businesses. As email threats become increasingly...

Proofpoint and Microsoft Forge a New Era in Cybersecurity Collaboration In a notable advancement for cybersecurity and compliance, Proofpoint Inc. has broadened its global strategic partnership with Microsoft. The expanded alliance leverages Microsoft Azure’s robust AI capabilities and trusted...

Proofpoint, a stalwart in cybersecurity and compliance, is joining forces with Microsoft to usher in a new era of cloud-powered threat protection. This bold, expansive global partnership leverages Microsoft Azure’s robust cloud infrastructure with Proofpoint’s cutting-edge, human-centric...

Amid an era dominated by cloud transformation and evolving cybersecurity challenges, a groundbreaking global strategic alliance has been forged between Proofpoint and Microsoft. This new partnership not only cements the role of Microsoft Azure as the trusted foundation for innovative...

Proofpoint has announced an exciting expansion to its longstanding global partnership with Microsoft, tapping into Microsoft Azure’s robust AI and cloud infrastructure capabilities to drive innovative developments in threat detection and data protection. This collaboration focuses on enhancing...

In today’s fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape, two industry titans—Proofpoint and Microsoft—are joining forces to set a new benchmark for threat protection and data security via advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. This strategic expansion leverages Microsoft Azure's robust cloud...

Proofpoint and Microsoft have joined forces in a global strategic alliance that could redefine how organizations approach human-centric cybersecurity. In a move set to roll out by Q2 2025, Proofpoint will host its human-centric security platform—including its advanced Nexus threat intelligence...

Proofpoint is shifting the cybersecurity landscape in a major way by expanding its partnership with Microsoft Azure, and the implications for Windows users and businesses are profound. This strategic alliance aims to harness Azure’s advanced cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI)...

In a stark reminder of the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, new research from Proofpoint exposes a worrying trend for Microsoft 365 users. It turns out, 78% of these users have been targeted by account takeover attempts. At the heart of these new-age attacks is a group of seemingly...