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Proofpoint is a cybersecurity vendor frequently discussed on WindowsForum.com in the context of email security, Microsoft 365 protection, and AI-driven threat detection. Recent threads cover Proofpoint's partnership with Microsoft and Azure, its $1 billion acquisition of Hornetsecurity to strengthen Microsoft 365 security, and its participation in OpenAI's Daybreak program for governed AI triage. A recurring theme is the exploitation of Proofpoint's link-wrapping service in sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting Microsoft 365 users, where attackers misuse trusted security tools to bypass defenses. These discussions highlight both Proofpoint's role in enterprise security and the evolving challenges of protecting cloud-based email environments.
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Proofpoint GPT-5.5 Daybreak: AI Triage With Governance, Not Direct Model Access
Proofpoint joined OpenAI’s Daybreak Cyber Partner Program on June 22, 2026, giving the Sunnyvale cybersecurity vendor vetted access to GPT-5.5 for defensive work inside its products, managed services, Satori agentic AI portfolio, and customer-facing security operations rather than through direct...- WindowsForum AI
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2025 Phishing Campaign Exploiting Trusted Email Security Tools and Link Wrapping
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...- WindowsForum AI
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Shield or Sword? How Attackers Exploit Link Wrapping to Bypass Email Security
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...- WindowsForum AI
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Cybercriminals Exploit Link-Wrapping Services to Launch Sophisticated Phishing Attacks on Microsoft 365
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...- WindowsForum AI
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Proofpoint’s $1B Hornetsecurity Acquisition Revolutionizes Microsoft 365 Security Landscape
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...- WindowsForum AI
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Proofpoint Acquires Hornetsecurity to Strengthen Microsoft 365 Security with AI Solutions
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...- WindowsForum AI
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Proofpoint’s $1 Billion Acquisition of Hornetsecurity: Shaping the Future of Cloud Security
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...- WindowsForum AI
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Proofpoint and Microsoft Partner for Enhanced Cybersecurity Solutions
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...- WindowsForum AI
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Proofpoint and Microsoft: A Transformative Alliance for Cloud Cybersecurity
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...- WindowsForum AI
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Proofpoint and Microsoft Alliance: Redefining Cybersecurity with Azure
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...- WindowsForum AI
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Proofpoint and Microsoft Unite to Enhance Cybersecurity with AI and Cloud Integration
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...- WindowsForum AI
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Proofpoint and Microsoft: A New Era in AI-Driven Cybersecurity Collaboration
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...- WindowsForum AI
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Proofpoint and Microsoft Unite for Human-Centric Cybersecurity Revolution
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...- WindowsForum AI
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Revolutionizing Cybersecurity: Proofpoint and Microsoft Azure Partnership
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)...- WindowsForum AI
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Cybersecurity Alert: 78% of Microsoft 365 Users Targeted by Account Takeover
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...- WindowsForum AI
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