Proofpoint Acquires Acuvity to Deliver AI Security and Governance Across the Agentic Workspace

Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced it has acquired Acuvity, a pioneer in AI enterprise security and governance. The acquisition further strengthens ...
GovInfoSecurity

Proofpoint Purchases Startup Acuvity to Bolster AI Security

Proofpoint has acquired AI security startup Acuvity to address fast-evolving risks tied to generative AI, prompt injection and autonomous agents. The company says ...
CRN

Proofpoint Expands AI Security Offerings With Acuvity Acquisition

Acuvity offers advancements in detection models and control points for agents that are “purpose-built” for the current era of AI, Proofpoint said in a news release. The Acuvity platform provides full ...
New Scientist

End-to-end encryption: Best ideas of the century

We all keep secrets. Whether you are trying to protect messages to loved ones, company accounts or vital state intelligence, the technology that allows you peace of mind in our increasingly online ...
The Verge

Microsoft handed the government encryption keys for customer data

Privacy advocates are worried about the precedent this sets and the potential for abuse. Privacy advocates are worried about the precedent this sets and the potential ...
The Hacker News

⚡ Weekly Recap: Proxy Botnet, Office Zero-Day, MongoDB Ransoms, AI Hijacks & New Threats

This week’s cybersecurity recap highlights key attacks, zero-days, and patches to keep you informed and secure.
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft fixes Outlook bug blocking access to encrypted emails

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that prevented Microsoft 365 customers from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook after a December update. This bug affects users who try to open messages ...
BizTech

How Can Public and Private Key Encryption Protect Private Data?

As part of daily operations, small businesses may need to collect or exchange sensitive data that should be protected. It could be a financial transaction, a mailing address or some other personally ...
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Sumit Dhawan

As CEO of Proofpoint, Sumit Dhawan leads a global workforce of over 4,500 employees focused on defending organizations from advanced cyber threats and compliance risks by protecting their people—and ...
PC Magazine

Report: Microsoft Hands Over Keys for BitLocker-Encrypted Data to FBI

Microsoft handed over keys to BitLocker-encrypted data stored on its servers during an FBI probe last year, granting access to data on three separate laptops. BitLocker, a built-in data protection ...
The New York Times

4 Easy Ways to Make Sure No One Can Read Your Text Messages

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security — including ...