In the digital age, data loss prevention is a top concern in cybersecurity as organizations strive to safeguard sensitive information in the hands of careless, compromised and complicit users.

Today’s episode of Protecting People dives into the inaugural Data Loss Landscape report. Our guests, Itir Clarke and Brian Gleeson shed light on the alarming statistics and insightful findings around data loss and people-based risk.

One of the most surprising findings: a mere 1% of users were responsible for almost 90% of data loss alerts.

The conversation also goes into exploring human-centric approaches to DLP, including: 

• How understanding user behaviors can influence policy and shape effective controls to mitigate data loss risks
• The impact of departing employees on data security and the need for proactive strategies to prevent unauthorized data exfiltration
• The importance of continually evaluating and adapting DLP strategies to address evolving threats

Tune in to discover actionable strategies and best practices for safeguarding sensitive data in an increasingly complex threat landscape.Resources mentionedData Loss Landscape report:

• https://www.proofpoint.com/us/resources/threat-reports/data-loss-landscape

Blog posts about generative AI

• https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/email-and-cloud-threats/ai-concerns-safeguard-data-in-genai-chatgpt
• https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/email-and-cloud-threats/generative-ai-risks-to-organizational-data

Today’s episode revolves around the latest edition of our monumental research endeavor, the "State of the Phish" report. Joining host Brian Reed is a diverse panel of global experts: Jennifer Cheng from Singapore, Carl Leonard from the U.K., Marcelo Bezerra from Brazil, and Paul Chavez from the U.S.

While we see new encounters with malware strains, vulnerabilities, and tactics yearly, the human element remains a constant. In an era of human-based risks, safeguarding people is as crucial as securing networks and infrastructure.

Noteworthy insights include a decline in successful phishing attacks (from 88% to 75%) but an underlying concern as three-fourths of organizations still fall victim. A groundbreaking aspect of this report is its inclusion of user actions, revealing that 71% of users engage in risky behaviors—96% fully aware of the risks. The panel explores the cultural and organizational factors contributing to this phenomenon, touching on convenience, urgency and leadership buy-in.

Other topics discussed include:

• Regional perspectives & cultural influences
• Global validation of user behavior insights

Tune in for a riveting discussion that goes beyond statistics, unraveling the intricate web of human behavior in the face of cybersecurity challenges.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of December 4th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
• U.S. takes action against North Korean cybercriminals
• TrickBot developer faces long prison stay after guilty plea
• More victims caught up in October’s Okta breach
And senior threat intelligence analyst Selena Larson offers a personal perspective on holiday cyberthreats.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of June 20th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Law enforcement arrest thousands in global social engineering stings
Icefall vulnerabilities put thousands of critical systems around the world at risk
Blackcat takes ransomware victim shaming to a new level


Joining us is Proofpoint VP of Threat Research and Detection, Sherrod DeGrippo, who shares her thoughts on this year’s Human Factor report.

Most of the time, security slip-ups happen because of careless, accidental behavior. Through educating people and focusing on changing behaviors, those cyber risks can be mitigated. That’s the idea behind the importance of people-centric cybersecurity. 
Today we hear from Jeffrey Wheatman, Cyber Risk Evangelist at Black Kite, about implementing people-centric cybersecurity and assessing your organization’s risk appetite. 
Join us as we discuss:
Why people-centric cybersecurity matters
Evaluating risk quantification in the cybersecurity industry
The importance of determining your organization’s risk appetite
Risk appetite versus risk tolerance 


Check out this resource we mentioned:
Voice of the CISO Report: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/resources/white-papers/voice-of-the-ciso-report  
https://blackkite.com/  


 
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Five Minute Forecast for the week of June 13th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Unpatched router vulnerabilities are being exploited by state-sponsored attackers
Ukrainian security authorities warn of active Follina campaigns
Details of a massive Facebook phishing campaign revealed


Joining us is senior threat researcher Jared Peck, for a discussion about cryptocurrency and cyber crime. 
Link to the blog post mentioned: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/how-cyber-criminals-target-cryptocurrency 

Five Minute Forecast for the week of June 6th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
A cyber attack causes chaos in one of Italy’s largest cities
Has FluBot delivered its last message? European law enforcement thinks so.
Apple blocks over 1.6 million malicious and untrustworthy apps from iPhones


Joining us is senior threat researcher Daniel Blackford, to discuss highlights from this year’s Human Factor report.
Human Factor Report: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/resources/threat-reports/human-factor
 

Proofpoint’s biggest release of the year is here: the 2022 Human Factor Report. To ensure you don’t miss a thing, Protecting People has your on-the-go breakdown of the report straight from the source,
Sherrod DeGrippo, Vice President of Threat Research and Detection at Proofpoint, joins the show to talk about some of the key findings and topics from the Proofpoint 2022 Human Factor Report and how to best protect yourself and your organization in this new threat landscape.
Join us as we discuss:
The three key areas of user risk
How to identify vulnerable users within organizations
The increase of malicious URLs in 2022
How remote work is impacting organization’s security risks
The influence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the threat landscape 


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Resource:
2022 Human Factor Report: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/resources/threat-reports/human-factor

Five Minute Forecast for the week of May 30th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
A New York man gets four years for his part in stealing more than four million credit cards
Ransomware causes serious disruption to one of India’s largest airlines
CLoP ransomware makes a return after four months of silence


Joining us is senior threat researcher Andrew Northern, to discuss the etymology and characteristics of the newly discovered Nerbian RAT.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of May 23rd. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Conti ransomware calls time on direct attacks, but remains highly influential
Half a million Chicago students have their personal information stolen in a security breach
U.S. authorities recover $15m from ad fraud operators


Joining us is Proofpoint’s Cheryl Tang, for a review of customer insights at our recent Protect and Wisdom events.

What attacks keep CISOs up at night? Are your employees prepared for those attacks? Is remote work putting you at risk?
To find out the answers, Lucia Milica, Global Resident CISO at Proofpoint, joins us to discuss this year's Voice of the CISO Report, where 1,400 CISOs from around the world were interviewed to share their experiences of the past 12 months and offer their insights for the years ahead.
Listen in to our conversation with Lucia about:
Why CISOs aren't more worried
Is threat modeling really helping?
Which threats are softening up
What security concern rocketed to the top of charts


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Resources:
CISO Hub:
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/ciso-hub
2022 Voice of the CISO Report: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/resources/white-papers/voice-of-the-ciso-report

Five Minute Forecast for the week of May 16th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Managed service providers could let attackers scale supply chain attacks
GCHQ says that Russian attackers continue to target Ukraine supporters
Firmware bugs affect over 200 models of HP computers


Joining us is Proofpoint cybersecurity evangelist, Brian Reed, for a preview of our Voice of the CISO report, launching this week.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of May 9th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Security experts warn of a major vulnerability for F5 Networks’ BIG-IP products
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce to oppose SEC-proposed rules for cyber incident disclosure.
And Costa Rica declares a national emergency amid a wave of ransomware attacks


Joining us is senior threat researchers Daniel Blackford to discuss the return of the REvil gang.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of November 27th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
• Hacktivists breach U.S. Nuclear lab
• GE investigates claims of sensitive data theft
• The FCC takes steps to curb SIM-swapping
And senior threat researcher Joshua Miller gives an update on activity by advanced persistent threat actor, TA402.

Two conferences, four main tracks, numerous speakers, a cybersecurity ecosystem and community — plus the snazzy jackets. You won’t want to miss the all-virtual events Protect 2022 and Wisdom 2022 from Proofpoint.
Hear our conversation with Tim Choi, Vice President Product Marketing at Proofpoint:
Why “versus” is the event theme this year
What to expect in the four different tracks
Who the keynote speakers are (hint: Magic Johnson!)
Puns, community, and the jackets we all love


More information about Tim and today’s topics:
Protect 2022: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/events/protect
Wisdom 2022: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/events/wisdom


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Five Minute Forecast for the week of May 2nd. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
REvil returns in what appears to be fallout from the Russia-Ukraine conflict
A phishing scheme steals more than $20 million from the Department of Defense
Onyx ransomware destroys data instead of locking it away


Joining us is senior threat researcher Daniel Blackford, for an update on the Emotet malware.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of April 25th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Five Eyes tells members to watch out for Russia-aligned cyber attacks
Black Cat ransomware pounces on sixty victims in just four months
T-Mobile gets hits by Lapsus$ but emerges relatively unscathed 


Joining us is email fraud researcher Timothy Kromphardt, to discuss the latest IC3 Internet Crime Report.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of April 18th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
US authorities warn of a dangerous new malware targeting industrial control systems
The FBI blames North Korean attackers for a record-breaking crypto theft
Microsoft hits back against a notorious banking Trojan


Joining us is senior threat researcher Daniel Blackford, to discuss this tax season’s social engineering tactics.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of April 11th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Russian organizations no longer immune from cyber attacks
Cash App notifies over eight million customers of a data breach
VMware warns of several critical vulnerabilities in its products


Joining us is senior threat researcher Andrew Northern, for a discussion about the recent spate of data theft attacks by Lapsus$. 

Tax season is fast upon us in the United States. Here’s the rundown of tax-related phishing trends to make you more wary and alert.
Hear our conversation with John Checco, Resident CISO at Proofpoint:
Tax-themed phishing trends old and new
What’s real and what’s not about IRS messaging
Top preventative measures to enact today   


More information about John and today’s topics:
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/checco/
Company Website: https://www.proofpoint.com/us  


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Five Minute Forecast for the week of April 4th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
More Lapsus$ leaks as two teenagers are charged with cyber crimes in the UK
The FBI warns of a phishing campaign targeting US election officials
Another contender emerges for biggest ever cryptocurrency theft


Joining us is email threat researcher Timothy Kromphardt, to discuss a wave of employment fraud attacks targeting students at U.S. universities.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of March 28th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
U.S. authorities say Russian cybersecurity firm poses a risk to national security
Lapsus$ suspects arrested after unprecedented data theft spree
More than 600 critical infrastructure orgs hit by ransomware in 2021


Joining us is senior threat researcher, Andrew Northern, to discuss a new malware campaign that uses some highly advanced techniques.

Everyone gets phishing emails. Not everyone falls for them. In this episode, we discuss the eighth annual State of the Phish report and learn how vulnerable users are to today’s so-called New Normal.
What should you know and how should you respond?
Today we hear from Gretel Egan, Sr. Security Awareness Training Strategist at Proofpoint and primary author of the annual State of the Phish report, about the outlook for phishing in 2022.
Join us as we discuss:
What “phishing” and “vulnerability” mean in the report
The effect that remote work has had on cyberattackers
Different types of phishing and how they’re deployed
Surprising findings in data and reporting
Awareness and preparedness


Check out this resource we mentioned:
2022 State of the Phish Report - Stats, Trends & More | Proofpoint US


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Five Minute Forecast for the week of March 21st. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Data thieves add Microsoft to their growing list of tech victims
Office updates are mistakenly flagged as ransomware
German government warns against using Russian antivirus software


Joining us is senior threat researcher, Andrew Northern, to discuss a recently leaked trove of documents relating to the Conti ransomware gang.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of November 13th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
• World’s largest bank hit by LockBit ransomware attack
• US sanctions money launderer linked to Russian ransomware
• LockBit leaks gigabytes of stolen Boeing data
And senior threat intelligence analyst Selena Larson shares an update on opportunistic cybercrime activity related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of March 14th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Big tech data theft spree continues with attack on gave developer Ubisoft
Chinese government-sponsored attackers target U.S. Gmail accounts
Authorities extradite an REvil affiliate implicated in Kaseya ransomware attack


Joining us is threat research engineer, Adam McNeil, to discuss a new wave of mobile malware attacks in Europe.

In this episode, Ken Spencer Brown, Senior Manager, Marketing Strategy and Content at Proofpoint, helps us navigate the new possibilities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning in cybersecurity. We'll uncover how it's being used, where it's going, and why we should take notice.
Join us as we discuss:
The differences between AI, machine learning, and deep learning
How machines actually "learn"
Ways ML can help threat detection… and threat actors
Who wins in the AI vs. human face-off


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Music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org

Five Minute Forecast for the week of March 7th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Attackers leak Nvidia secrets after the chip giant refuses to negotiate
Researchers get a closer look at the inner workings of Conti, including source code


Joining us is Proofpoint Director of Threat Research and Intelligence, Wes Drone, for a look at the cybersecurity implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of February 28th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
War in Ukraine spills over into the cyber security arena
Toyota pauses car production after supply chain cyber attack
And Conti pulls the plug on Trickbot a week after taking over


Joining us is Proofpoint cyber security evangelist, Brian Reed, to talk about the growing role of CISA in setting security standards for U.S. organizations and businesses.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of February 21st. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Meet the new boss, not quite the same as the old boss, as cyber criminals invade virtual meetings
Conti ransomware group launches a Trickbot takeover
Digital art collectors fall prey to a coordinated phishing attack


Joining us is threat researcher Joe Wise to discuss TA2541, a cyber attacker with a fondness for the aerospace industry.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of February 14th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Romance is in the air—with scams that cost U.S. citizens over half a billion dollars
Microsoft makes a move against Office macro malware delivery
The Department of Justice seizes billions in stolen Bitcoin


Joining us is email fraud researcher, Timothy Kromphardt, to discuss new developments in the world of commodity phish kits.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of February 7th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Intuit warns customers of a new tax season phishing campaign
Sugar ransomware targets consumers—but just wants a taste
Yet another crypto platform suffers big losses in a cyber attack


Joining us is security researcher, Assaf Friedman, to discuss a new cloud campaign using malicious OAuth apps to target high-profile executives.

Ransomware attacks are becoming both more targeted and more damaging. Is your organization prepared?
In this episode, host Itir Clark interviews Neko Papez, Manager, Product Marketing at Proofpoint, about the newest trends in ransomware — and the best strategies for prevention.
Join us as we discuss:
Human-operated ransomware and its dangerous effectiveness
Illustrations of how damaging ransomware can truly be
The big-game-hunting mentality shift of ransomware threat actors
Phishing emails: the origin of most ransomware


Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
2021 Verizon DBIR report: https://enterprise.verizon.com/content/verizonenterprise/us/en/index/resources/reports/2021-dbir-executive-brief.pdf
Treasury Department report: https://www.wsj.com/articles/suspected-ransomware-payments-for-first-half-of-2021-total-590-million-11634308503
Ransomware Hub: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/ransomware-hub 


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Five Minute Forecast for the week of January 31st. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
The U.K. echoes U.S. warnings over destructive cyber attacks
A prominent banking Trojan gains some new defensive tricks
U.S. consumers lose over $700 million to social media fraud


Joining us is founder and chairman of the Ponemon Institute, Larry Ponemon, to discuss the growing cost of insider threats.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of January 24th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
CISA tells U.S. organizations to prepare for possible data-wiping attacks
Law enforcement links new ransomware to The Trick banking Trojan
The Red Cross urges cyber attackers to do the right thing


Joining us to kick off Data Privacy Week is Proofpoint Cybersecurity Evangelist, Brian Reed.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of November 6th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
• Okta explains how hackers breached its support system
• Global coalition vows to stop paying ransomware gangs
• Discord ditches permanent file links to curb malware delivery
And senior threat intelligence analyst Selena Larson shares news of recent campaigns by threat actor TA571.
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/security-brief-ta571-delivers-icedid-forked-loader

Five Minute Forecast for the week of January 17th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Russian authorities arrest 14 in REvil crackdown
World’s largest marketplace for stolen credit cards closes its doors
CISA warns government agencies of vintage threats


Joining us is Proofpoint’s Fabiola Fernandez to talk about the launch of this year’s Phishing Awareness Kit.

You can buy a phish kit online for 10 bucks. But beware, since it’ll probably come back to bite you in ways you might not expect.
In this episode, hosts Selena Larson and Crista Giering chat with Jared Peck, Senior Threat Researcher at Proofpoint, about the pros and cons of phish kits — and why there’s no honor among thieves.
Join us as we discuss:
What a phish kit is and how it works
Ways a phish kit relates to MFA tokens and other authorizations
Monetization, credentials for initial access, and the attack chain
How organizations and people can defend against phishing attacks


Resource mentioned:
Have Money for a Latte? Then You Too Can Buy a Phish Kit | Proofpoint US


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Five Minute Forecast for the week of January 10th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
FBI warns that USB drives sent through the mail probably aren’t belated holiday gifts
It’s a crime, but is it art? Thieves steal $2 million of NFTs
Famous authors phished for unpublished manuscripts


Joining us is Proofpoint Cybersecurity Evangelist, Brian Reed, for a look ahead at 2022.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of December 20th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Threat actors exploit Log4Shell with a variety of attacks
Anubis banking trojan targets almost 400 Android finance apps
Thieves make off with another big cryptocurrency score


Joining us is Proofpoint Threat Researcher Selena Larson to discuss a spate of recent campaigns targeting customers of German financial institutions.

If you asked for M&M’s and received Skittles, you might pop a few in your mouth, but it won’t take long to realize something’s off.
This is exactly what’s happening with RTF files: Instead of the intended attachment, unaware companies are delivering these files and realizing later that they were actually malicious.
On this episode of Protecting People, hosts Selena Larson and Crista Giering chat with Michael Raggi, Senior Threat Research Engineer at Proofpoint, about RTF files, template injection, and campaigns using the technique in an effort to make sure customers aren’t being surprised with “Skittles.”
Join us as we discuss:
The importance of template injection
Campaigns using the technique
Widespread adoption of the RTF injection
Mitigating and monitoring the technique  


Resource mentioned:
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/injection-new-black-novel-rtf-template-inject-technique-poised-widespread  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqyOtkibGro&feature=youtu.be
https://twitter.com/sansforensics/status/1470901574717382663


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Five Minute Forecast for the week of December 13th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Log4Shell puts the security industry on high alert
Wifi and Bluetooth flaws could leave millions of devices vulnerable
Emotet gives the gift of Cobalt Strike this holiday season


Joining us is Proofpoint Threat Researcher Eric Koeppen to discuss a series of holiday-themed campaigns launched by threat actor TA575.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of December 6th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Hundreds of thousands of patient records stolen from Planned Parenthood
Thieves make off with a $200 million haul in the latest crypto heist
Labor activists communicate with service industry workers through hacked point-of-sale printers


Joining us is Proofpoint Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, Selena Larson, for an update on pandemic-themed cyber attacks.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of November 29th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Interpol arrests almost 1000 suspects in cyber crime operation
A hardware bug could let attackers listen in on Android phone calls
The Huawei AppGallery delivers malware to nine million phones 


Joining us is Proofpoint Senior Threat Research Engineer, Michael Raggi, for a look at a dangerous new phishing technique.

Have you ever been bitten by a TOAD? No, we're not talking about the marsh-dwelling amphibian. We're discussing telephone oriented attack deliveries (TOADs) in which scammers use real phone numbers to gain access to information and accounts.
TOADS represent an atypical — but very poisonous — online threat especially to men in the 20-50 age range. Featuring believable fake invoices and U.S.-based phone numbers, these scammers can hop off with hundreds or thousands of your dollars.
On this episode of Protecting People, hosts Selena Larson and Crista Giering chat with Tim Kromphardt, Email Threat Researcher at Proofpoint, about TOADS, how to avoid them, bait them, or report them.
Join us as we discuss:
The two kinds of TOAD threats
How investigators locate and shut down TOAD scammers
What the scambaiting community does
Where and how to report a TOAD attack  


Resources mentioned:
Caught Beneath the Landline: A 411 on Telephone Oriented Attack Delivery  


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Five Minute Forecast for the week of November 22nd. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Emotet back from the dead almost a year after shutdown
Six million routers left at risk in the U.K.
GoDaddy breach exposes data of 1.2 million customers


Joining us is Selena Larson, Proofpoint Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, for an update on North Korea-aligned threat activity.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of October 30th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
• Okta hit by another data breach
• France says J’accuse! to Russian cyberattackers
• Mystery attackers target Russian government and industry
And senior threat intelligence analyst Selena Larson shares update from the recent VirusBulletin conference in London.

VB Conference Agenda
VB YouTube Channel

What does Data Loss Prevention look like in an increasingly remote world? Is the entire concept of DLP flawed? And at the end of the day, whose responsibility is DLP?
DLP is a complex and complicated topic that is crucial for any business to fully understand. After all, you’re protecting your most valuable assets, your intellectual property.
On this episode of Protecting People, host Brian Reed sits down for a conversation with Cosmo Romero, Sr. Sales Engineer at Proofpoint, for a conversation all about DLP, incident response, and more.
Join us as we discuss:
What a modern information protection offering actually looks like
Why DLP is a business issue, not a technology issue
How to transition away from a legacy DLP mindset
Why DLP as an acronym and concept may not make much sense in 2021  


Resources mentioned during the interview:
Gartner - It's Time to Redefine Data Loss Prevention  


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A Five Minute Forecast for the week of November 15th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.
Fake security emails sent from the FBI’s own server
A massive breach at Robinhood affects 7 million accounts
An Iranian group seeks stolen data on the dark web


Joining us is Daniel Blackford, Proofpoint Senior Threat Researcher, for a preview of our new Fall/Winter threat update.

It’s the holiday season!
While that might conjure up images of family gatherings and gift-giving, internet scams are, unfortunately, all too common during this season as well.
In this Expert Insights episode, host Sara Pan interviews Brian Reed, Cybersecurity Strategist at Proofpoint, about how you can protect yourself when the cyber Grinch comes knocking.
Join us as we discuss:
Suspicious gift card offers and shipping confirmations
Phishing and smishing involving coupon codes and discounts
The consequences of falling for holiday scams
How to combat brand spoofing and lookalike domains


Check out these resources we mention during the podcast:
Cybersecurity Awareness Center


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