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Protecting People
by Proofpoint
Today’s cyber attacks target people, not technology. Protecting People is a podcast focused on the human side of cybersecurity. Each episode, you’ll learn how today’s threats really work, who’s being targeted by them, and what you can do to safeguard your people, data and systems.Get real-world insight and learn about the latest trends in social engineering, malware, threat protection, cloud security and more. Protecting People is cybersecurity for the rest of us.
Episodes
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The 1% Problem: Insights and Implications from the 2024 Data Loss Landscape report
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…
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Risky and They Know It: Unveiling Human Behavior in the State of the Phish Report 2024
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...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 01/29/2024
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…
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 01/22/2024
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...
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Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative: A New Hope or Old Hype?
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....
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 01/15/2024
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...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 01/08/2024
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…
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The Gifts that Keep on Taking: Top Holiday Scams
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…
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 12/18/2023
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 •…
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 12/11/2023
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…
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 12/04/2023
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...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 11/27/2023
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...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 11/13/2023
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...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 11/06/2023
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…
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 10/30/2023
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...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 10/23/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of October 23rd. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • ICC hit by cyber espionage amid sensitive trials • Spanish police bust phishing ring that stole data of 4 million people • DC voter roll…
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 10/16/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of October 16th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • CISA shares list of common ransomware vulnerabilities • Google points the way to a password-free future • 23andMe braces for multiple lawsuits…
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Decoding the Cyber Attack Chain: Core Tactics and Defenses
You’ve probably heard the old cybersecurity cliché that attackers have to be right just once to be successful, while defenders have to be right all the time. In this episode we turn the concept on its head as we discuss the concept of the attack chain—and the opportunities it gives defenders to...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 10/09/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of October 9th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • FTC warns of “staggering” social media scam losses • 23andMe confirms user data stolen in credential stuffing attack • MGM counts the $100 million...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 10/02/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of October 2nd. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • Details emerge of a massive email breach at the State Department • Ransomware gangs double down on victims with dual encryption • Bing’s AI chatbot...
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20 Years of Cybersecurity Awareness: Make It Friendly, Make It Focused, Make It Fun
The 20th Annual National Cybersecurity Month is upon us in October. Today’s guest is the esteemed Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Lisa Plaggemier. This episode focuses on what to expect with this year’s campaign, including a more evergreen approach so that more people…
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 9/25/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of September 25th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • T-Mobile under the microscope as new breach claims emerge • A successful conviction highlights the huge cost of BEC attacks • Signal announces…
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Protect 2023: Unmasking the Digital Threat Landscape
Coming to you live from New York City, it’s a special episode of Protecting People from Proofpoint’s conference: Protect 2023! Sharing about the happenings of Protect is host, Brian Reed, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Strategy at Proofpoint, and today’s guest, Tim Choi, Group Vice President of...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 9/18/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of September 18th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • CISA offers security reviews to critical infrastructure • Iranian attackers spray and prey against defense contractors • Caesars renders a big...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 9/11/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of September 11th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • U.S. authorities issue sanctions against ransomware masterminds • Microsoft reveals North Korean espionage targeting Russia • Security…
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 9/05/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of September 4th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • Qbot malware taken offline by international law enforcement • Freecycle says don’t recycle passwords after data breach • And more data thefts from...
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Looking Inward: Preventing, Detecting and Mitigating Insider Threats
Most workers need some form of insider access to do their jobs. But when that access is misused—whether by malicious, careless or compromised users—it becomes an insider threat that can harm the organization. Not every insider threat is obvious, and there’s no single approach to managing them. In...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 8/28/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of August 28th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • Data thieves employ underhand tactics to steal French unemployment records • Millions of Duolingo user email addresses posted online • And Lapsus$...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 8/21/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of August 21st. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • Cryptocurrency recovery scams promise to steal your funds • Interpol takes down thousands of malicious networks in Africa • Stolen crime forum…
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 8/14/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of August 14th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. • U.K. voter data exposed in massive breach • Millions of health records stolen by MOVEit attackers • Google moves to close the patch gap for Chrome...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 8/7/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of August 7th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. Intelligence agencies identify last year’s biggest vulnerabilities Russian attackers go phishing in Microsoft Teams chats British researchers say they...
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Invasion of the Account Snatchers: Why Account Takeover is One of Cybersecurity's Biggest Threats
Account takeover or ATO is one of the most common and dangerous threats facing organizations today. The impact of cyber criminals gaining access to email and cloud accounts can be devastating and teams need to be aware of the tactics they use. In this episode Brian Reed, Senior Director of...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 7/31/23
Five Minute Forecast for the week of July 31st. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People Podcast Authorities hunt Chinese malware targeting overseas military operations 11 million Americans caught up in latest MOVEit data breach A new campaign takes...
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I, Chatbot: How Artificial Intelligence and and Machine Learning Are Changing Cybersecurity
Today’s episode hinges around the differences and abilities of AI and ML within cybersecurity. They can provide huge positives for teams when tracking threat actors efficiently. A crucial aspect explored is the intricate dance between information and misinformation in AI models. While machines…
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 7/24/23
Five Minute Forecast for the week of July 24th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. Ukrainian police bust massive pro-Russia bot farm Clop on track for a $100 million MOVEit haul Estee Lauder hit by simultaneous ransomware attacks And...
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Email Security Trends: Identity, AI and the Human Factor
What has changed within the world of email acurity over the last few years? And where is it going? For starters, regulator attitudes have shifted dramatically. In this episode Brian Reed, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Strategy at Proofpoint, talks to former Gartner colleague Mark Harris. Mark,...
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Five Minute Forecast for the week of 7/17/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of July 17th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. A storm on the horizon as Chinese attackers breach government agencies Shutterfly shuts out Clop ransomware after recent breach An IT worker is…
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Five Minute Forecast for the week of 7/10/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of July 10th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. Microsoft denies rumours of a large-scale data breach Ransomware blockades Japan’s biggest port Data breaches at Razer and Nickelodeon And senior threat...
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The Future of Compliance: AI, COVID and the Changing Landscape
What has changed within the world of compliance over the last few years? And where is it going? For starters, regulator attitudes have shifted dramatically. In this episode Brian Reed, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Strategy at Proofpoint, talks to Michael McGrath. Michael is a Compliance and...
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Five Minute Forecast for the week of 6/26/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of June 26th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. New York students caught up in Clop MOVEit breach Call the plumber – user data and crypto leaks from hacked Super Mario game And Raccoon malware…
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Trillions of Data Points. But what Does It All Mean? Inside the 2023 Human Factor Report
The 2023 Human Factor report from Proofpoint takes a detailed look at new developments in the threat landscape, focusing on the combination of technology and psychology that makes modern cyber attacks so dangerous. Brian Reed, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Strategy at Proofpoint, talks to…
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Five Minute Forecast for the week of 6/19/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of June 19th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. U.S. government agencies hit by Clop zero-day attack But the State Department hits back with a $10 million bounty BlackCat pounces on Reddit turmoil to...
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Five Minute Forecast for the week of 6/12/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of June 12th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. MOVEit or lose it—Clop ransomware linked to recent zero-day attacks Heatmap privacy issue puts Strava in hot water Prominent crypto accounts drained by...
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2023 Voice of the CISO Report: A Tumultuous Year of Threats and Challenges
The post-pandemic calm appears to be ending as CISOs see the global threat landscape heat up once again. To find out how cybersecurity leaders are managing, Proofpoint surveyed 1,600 CISOs from around the world. They share their experiences of the past 12 months and offer their insights for the...
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Five Minute Forecast for the week of 6/5/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of June 5th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. Atomic Wallet blows up with multi-million-dollar crypto theft North Korean attackers go spear phishing for media and political targets Putin deepfake...
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Five-Minute Forecast for the Week of 5/29/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of May 29th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast IT worker breaks bad in scheme to steal ransomware funds from employer’s attacker A new U.S. cybersecurity chief begins Senate confirmation process...
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Five Minute Forecast for the week of 5/22/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of May 15th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. A decade-long data breach exposes location data for millions of Toyota vehicles Strife at Discord as user support data is exposed Google offers free dark...
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Five Minute Forecast for the week of 5/15/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of May 15th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. A decade-long data breach exposes location data for millions of Toyota vehicles Strife at Discord as user support data is exposed Google offers free dark...
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Five Minute Forecast for the week of 5/8/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of May 8th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. FBI cracks down on crypto exchanges aiding cybercriminals Russian attackers turn a trusty archiving tool into a cyber weapon Western Digital customers...
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Five Minute Forecast for the week of 5/1/2023
Five Minute Forecast for the week of May 1st. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast. AT&T mail keys used to unlock customer crypto wallets Britain takes aim at hackers-for-hire in new cybersecurity report Yellow Pages gets a black eye from...
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Today’s cyber attacks target people, not technology. Protecting People is a podcast focused on the human side of cybersecurity. Each episode, you’ll learn how today’s threats really work, who’s being targeted by them, and what you can do to safeguard your people, data and systems.Get real-world insight and learn about the latest trends in social engineering, malware, threat protection, cloud security and more. Protecting People is cybersecurity for the rest of us.
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Today’s cyber attacks target people, not technology. Protecting People is a podcast focused on the human side of cybersecurity. Each episode, you’ll learn how today’s threats really work, who’s being targeted by them, and what you can do to safeguard your people, data and systems.Get real-world...
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