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Proofpoint doubles down on India amid rising cybercrimes, calls AI agents the new insider risk
Proofpoint is stepping up its India focus as AI adoption accelerates and cyber threats become more sophisticated. In an interview with ET, Bikramdeep Singh discusses the growing risks from autonomous AI agents, the shift towards intent-based threat detection, rising data security concerns and the need for greater enterprise controls. He also outlines Proofpoint’s India expansion, including plans to hire more than 200 engineers.
Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts
In a report, Proofpoint said that it had watched the hackers - which it dubs "TA419" - regularly try to steal passwords from people working for US or Japanese think tanks, defense contractors, universities, and law firms since as far back as 2025.
Death of the ‘obvious scam’: How AI is making cyberattacks look like normal emails
AI is making cyberattacks harder to detect as attackers use legitimate accounts, real conversations and familiar business workflows to evade traditional warning signs. At Proofpoint Protect 2026, executives discussed how agentic AI could automate attacks and why security must shift from checking access permissions to understanding intent. With AI adoption accelerating in India, Proofpoint is also expanding its local investments.
India Inc's email security gaps leave top firms vulnerable to attacks: Survey
The study analysed the 2025 Fortune 100 India companies, including Reliance Industries, TCS, Wipro and State Bank of India, to assess their adoption of Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), an email authentication standard that helps verify whether an email claiming to come from a company is genuine. The analysis was conducted in June 2026.
US-based cybersecurity firm N-able opens Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru
US cybersecurity firm N-able has launched a Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru, bolstering its commitment to helping businesses combat evolving cyber threats and AI advancements. This strategic expansion aims to enhance business resilience by investing in India's rich technical talent pool, supporting critical functions like engineering and security operations.
Udaan’s pre-IPO top-up; Tata’s Assam chip hub test run
Happy Monday! Udaan is in talks to raise fresh funds amid IPO talks. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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Cyber Alert: Companies rush to fortify systems
Rubrik, Securonix and Proofpoint reported shorter sale cycles, demand for additional disaster recovery locations and stronger digital ring fences, as the threat of phishing emails and cyberattacks has gone up manifold.
Indian cyber firms deploy AI agents to fend off threats
Indian cybersecurity firms are leveraging in-house AI agents built on LLMs to drastically reduce software vulnerability detection and remediation times from days to hours. This acceleration is crucial as attackers operate at machine speed, with the window for human response shrinking to near zero.
From users to builders: How AI and low-code are rewriting who builds software
Citizen development and AI-driven “vibe coding” are reshaping how software is built inside organisations, shifting creation power from IT teams to everyday employees. The story begins with workers like Priya, a sales operations manager in Pune, who once depended on IT queues for automation but later built her own workflow tools using low-code platforms without writing code. Such “citizen developers” are now becoming central to enterprise productivity.
Why Moltbook, a social media platform for AI agents, has safety experts worried
Moltbook, a Reddit-style AI social platform with a lobster logo, exposed private messages and emails of over 6,000 users, raising privacy concerns. The site, popular for its quirky AI interactions, has over 1.5 million agents. Experts warn that its rapid growth highlights gaps in AI governance and security.
99% of Indian firms faced data loss in 2024, fear more cyberattacks in next one year: Survey
Of all the surveyed Indian chief information security officers (CISOs), over 74% admitted that their organisations were unprepared to respond to such attacks, according to Proofpoint’s 2025 Voice of the CISO report reviewed by ET. Most of the firms in the country have already experienced a material data loss in 2024. Top concerns for Indian firms are supply chain attacks, email fraud, insider threats, and ransomware, the report said.
Astronomer clarifies Alyssa Stoddard was not at Coldplay event amid viral video speculation. Here's what happened
Astronomer has issued a statement confirming that Alyssa Stoddard and other employees were not present in the viral Coldplay concert video featuring CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot. The company clarified false online claims amid an internal investigation and ongoing public interest surrounding the incident.
Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon’s wife reacts to 'cheating' video at Coldplay concert, drops surname— Who is Megan Kerrigan Byron?
CEO Andy Byron’s affair with Kristin Cabot remains in the spotlight, and the repercussions of that brief Coldplay concert moment have extended far beyond the stage. For Megan Kerrigan Byron, a figure previously unknown to the public, the unwanted exposure has turned her into a figure of empathy.
Did Alyssa Stoddard, the 'embarrassed girl' in viral Coldplaygate video, know about Andy Byron’s alleged extramarital affair; how long has she known Kristin Cabot
A Coldplay concert's kiss cam captured Astronomer's CEO and Chief People Officer in an awkward moment, sparking affair rumors and scrutiny of the company's culture. Senior HR executive Alyssa Stoddard's presence and reaction fueled speculation, despite a long professional history with Cabot at ObserveIT, Proofpoint, and Neo4j. No verified information confirms Stoddard's prior knowledge of the alleged affair.
Coldplay Kiss‑Cam scandal: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron caught cheating with HR Chief, has his wife responded?
Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, was caught on camera, embracing a staffer during a Coldplay performance.
Who is Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot? See all about Coldplay Concert Kiss Cam incident and executives’ career
During a Coldplay concert in Boston, a kiss cam incident exposed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot’s affair. The viral footage fueled speculation about an affair, as Byron is married. The two are executives at Astronomer, a fast-growing data infrastructure firm. Neither has publicly responded to the backlash. Byron's overall net worth may range from $20 million to $70 million.
Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot at Coldplay concert in Boston: Who are they, what happened, and all we know
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was thrust into the spotlight after he was filmed in a seemingly intimate moment with his HR head Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert in Boston. The pair were caught on the stadium's kiss cam, prompting immediate speculation about an affair. Byron, who is married with two children, quickly pulled away as the camera lingered. Social media erupted, and attention soon turned to his wife Megan, whose Facebook profile also came under public scrutiny.
Who is Alyssa Stoddard? ‘Embarrassed woman’ in Andy Byron Kristin Cabot Coldplay Kiss Cam video goes viral
Alyssa Stoddard, Senior Director of People at Astronomer, went viral after reacting to CEO Andy Byron hugging Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot during a Coldplay concert kiss cam moment. Her stunned expression triggered online discussions and speculation about workplace dynamics and possible fallout from the viral video.
'Forest Blizzard' vs 'Fancy Bear': Microsoft, Google, Crowdstrike hope to untangle weird hacker nicknames
Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Google, and Palo Alto Networks are collaborating to create a public glossary of state-sponsored hacking groups, aiming to standardize the confusing array of nicknames currently used. This initiative seeks to improve clarity and accelerate collective defense against cyber threats.
Beware! These malware are masquerading as Microsoft and Google Chrome apps to cheat you
Cybersecurity experts are alerting people to stay safe from the increasing number of cybercrimes. Cybercriminals use techniques such as Trojan Horse and email lure to access private files and for financial scams.
Money you paid for Gaza may be heading to Ghaziabad instead
Online scamsters are using the viral ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ campaign as an opportunity to dupe people who want to lend a helping hand or donate to victims of the war in Gaza. The most common scams related to Gaza include fake websites, fake cryptocurrency links, phishing emails, fake video links, and social media scams.
Thoma Bravo to buy Coupa Software for $6.15 billion amid tech slump
Coupa will get $81 per share under the deal, 30.5% higher than the stock's closing level on Friday and 77.2% above Nov. 22, when takeover interest in the company was first reported.
What makes Cybersecurity an attractive career choice in the US?
For instance, News Corp., the news agency that owns the Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, and Dow Jones, among others, revealed in February this year that its systems were breached in an attack in February 2020. In a statement, News Corp. disclosed that there is proof that third parties have accessed emails and correspondences from many journalists.
Microsoft fixes bug that let Chinese hackers target Windows users
According to cyber-security firm Proofpoint, the newly-discovered zero-day vulnerability titled 'Follina' in Microsoft Office was being exploited by advanced persistent threat (APT) group 'TA413' linked to the Chinese government.
Uniphore brings on board PwC’s Stéphane Berthier as its chief financial officer
In his new role, he will lead the finance business support, investor relations, financial planning and analysis, accounting and tax functions globally.
Fraud schemes, phishing mails & bogus charity links: Hackers continue with Covid-related security attacks
Some hackers have called for dialing back their criminal efforts.
Golf-Woods should be 'very concerned' about back flare-up: expert
GOLF-PGA/WOODS (FEATURE, GRAPHICS):Golf-Woods should be 'very concerned' about back flare-up: expert
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