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Five Minute Forecast for the week of January 29th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • 23andMe shares details of genetic data stolen in last year’s breach • Ransomware payments drop to a new low • The FBI warns of a new scam using bike couriers And senior researcher Greg Lesnewich talks about the 100 days of YARA initiative.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of January 22nd. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • Microsoft under attack from Russian state-sponsored hacking group • A ransomware attack steals data of over 35 million shoppers • Researchers link 3AM ransomware to the notorious Conti group And senior threat intelligence analyst Selena Larson shares insights into recent activity by threat actor TA866.

Few tools are as critical to modern business than Microsoft 365. Unfortunately, the platform’s ubiquity and central role in the workplace also make it a prime target for cyber attackers. In the face of these threats, Microsoft announced what it’s calling the Secure Future Initiative, or SFI. Today’s guest is Mark Harris, a cybersecurity advisor at Proofpoint and former Gartner analyst, who provides insights into the challenges Microsoft faces in this effort–and what it means for other cybersecurity vendors. We also discuss:The increasing use of AI in security tools, both by defenders and attackersThe growing trend of bad actors using AI, such as in phishing emails and the emergence of deep fakesCautions against relying on a single vendor and emphasize the need for efficacy and efficiency in cybersecurity practices

Five Minute Forecast for the week of January 15th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • CISA issues warning over high-severity SharePoint vulnerability • Ransomware gang steals 1.3 million records from Fidelity National Finance • Fake 401k statements used to hook victims on phishing spree And senior threat intelligence analyst Selena Larson offers an update on the 2024 threat landscape.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of January 8th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • LockBit ransomware threatens to leak sensitive medical data • The FTC asks for help detecting AI voice clones • Crypto-draining scams surge on social media And senior threat intelligence analyst Selena Larson shares details on DarkGate, a new malware and some of the campaigns distributing it.

With the holiday season upon us, the rush of shopping, travel planning, and charitable giving is in full swing. But as we engage in festive activities, cybercriminals are equally active, exploiting our generosity and the holiday spirit. In this episode, we dive into how to protect ourselves and our loved ones during the holidays and into 2024. We are thrilled to have three experts joining us: Dr. Bob Hausmann, a manager of learning architecture and assessment at Proofpoint; Sarah Sabotka, senior threat researcher at Proofpoint; and Debbie Rich, Product Marketing Manager for Proofpoint Security Awareness.As security culture within organizations continues to grow, there is a needed emphasis on how individuals protect themselves personally because of the interconnectedness of their two worlds. Proofpoint's Holiday Kit, a four-week campaign that empowers organizations to educate employees on staying safe during the holiday season, is wildly helpful to users. The panel also discusses:Common Holiday ScamsThe psychology associated with individuals susceptible to scamsThe use of generative AI by attackersProofpoint’s Holiday KitResources mentioned: Proofpoint’s Holiday Kit

Five Minute Forecast for the week of December 18th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • Play ransomware preys on hundreds of victims, including critical infrastructure • Qbot malware quacks again after law enforcement take-down • Amazon engineer pleads guilty to massive crypto theft And threat research manager Daniel Blackford looks ahead to the new year while sharing some highlights from 2023.

Five Minute Forecast for the week of December 11th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • Unpatched exploits leave U.S. agencies vulnerable to attack • Nissan investigates a potential data breach in Australia and New Zealand • Bored Apes on the loose after NFT security bug revealed And senior threat intelligence analyst—and Discarded podcast host—Selena Larson previews their next episode, looking at APT group TA422. Discarded Podcast TA422 Blog Post

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 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.

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 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