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Ciberataques a través de Google Sheets: Una nueva amenaza de espionaje

En el cambiante panorama de la ciberseguridad, los ciberdelincuentes están constantemente buscando nuevas formas de explotar vulnerabilidades y llevar a cabo sus actividades maliciosas. Recientemente, se ha descubierto una novedosa campaña de malware que utiliza Google Sheets, una herramienta de colaboración en línea ampliamente utilizada, como mecanismo de mando y control (C2). Esta campaña,…

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Threat Actor Targets Recruiters With Malware

Proofpoint has warned recruiters of a skilled threat actor targeting them with emails designed to deploy malware. TA4557 is a financially motivated threat actor known to distribute the More_Eggs backdoor, which is designed to establish persistence, profile the targeted machine and drop additional payloads. Throughout 2022 and most of 2023 the actor has been replying to open job listings on…

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Cybersecurity Awareness: Tips for Protecting Information and Managing Risk

Contributed by Proofpoint, Fairfield University's email firewall vendor

Why Varying Your Passwords Is So Important

Passwords have long been considered a simple but effective way to protect equipment, data, and networks. But as we continue to use more and more devices, applications, and systems, the simplicity is fast being lost. With several devices and dozens of online services used daily — many of which are likely to have varying password policies — it can be next to impossible to keep track of our logins.

People cope with the sheer number of passwords they have in several ways. Unfortunately, the most common — and riskiest — approach is to reuse passwords. Why is this so dangerous? Because the loss of one password for one account — perhaps through malicious software, a phishing email, or a data breach on a website — could cascade into the loss of multiple accounts.

How might that happen? Let's say you use the same password for a social media account that you use for your email. Let's also say that hackers break into the social media site and steal all of the passwords there. Using special tools, these hackers can quickly tie passwords to users and users to email addresses. Once that happens, your accounts can be reset by the hackers and fall under their control.

Tips for Protecting Your Information

If you don’t already, the first order of business is to use a unique, strong password for each important site. An important site is one that houses or gives you access to sensitive data:

Banking, e-commerce, and other money-related information (e.g., credit card or checking accounts)

Confidential personal information (e.g., federal tax filings, medical or insurance accounts)

Private communications (e.g., work or personal emails, social networking) 

It's OK to reuse passwords for unimportant sites, such as for news sites, general message boards, or other sites in which you don’t reveal any personal data. But for important sites, unique and complex logins are a must.

The second thing you can do is to write down important passwords and keep them safe. It goes without saying that any list of this kind needs to be kept private and secure. Options include writing your passwords down and storing them in a safe place in your house (e.g., a lockable drawer), or using a password manager application on your smartphone (which, naturally, should be secured with a PIN). 

Bottom Line: Manage Your Risk

So, how do you decide if a site is important or not? Think about the potential damage if a hacker gained access to your password and the data protected by that password. If a compromised password could result in significant damage — in terms of identity theft, stolen money, or loss of sensitive or confidential information from your workplace — that is an important site and you need a unique, private password for that account. 

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the fact this happened after the him vs it discourse (widely spread on twt btw)

https://twitter.com/LOUIESTREAM/status/1702075734833987892?t=RZZZh3lmmWClFjgS19iCAQ&s=19

the face he did afterwards like is he annoyed to say "it" or is he annoyed about the forceful "him". Ngl, from the 2nd half of the NA leg until now, almost every crowd does say Love him so... what are your thoughts Jen?

anon 2: U gotta roll ur eyes - the people making a big deal ALL OVER THE INTERWEBZ of Louis supposedly singing “I love him” (as if Harry is the only him, ever btw) are now offended he made a point of singing (screaming?) the “it” today. Not really sure what they expected? Oh wait, I do (him to profess his undying love for a certain curly headed c- on stage) but not happening, not today, not next year, and actually I would put money on neverrr

I think their best bet is on any declarations is from Harry, but only under sad circumstances hopefully decades from now and nothing beyond a few sentences

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I feel like "him" was the original lyric (much like running from the bullshit is the original--and far superior!--lyric on SOTT), so far all we know, cross-faded Louis Tomlinson is just out there, going with v1, but also? I feel like you reap what you sow, and he wants zero larry associations, so I'm sure he was like, oh shit, okay, whoops. But also also? Yeah, there's more than one him in this world, and there's a lot of yoyo action in his real life, so for all we know, that's a clue to a deeper situation than larr nation wants to venture into

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hey there, regarding spamming government snitch lines:

since rb'ing this post, i've built a simple email bot to spam these snitch lines. it has its base functionality now, and i wanted to share what i learned from the statistics provided by mailtrap.io.

out of 40 emails (20 to DEIAtruth@opm.gov, 20 to senate.minority@nmlegis.gov -- which regards reporting undocumented immigrants), with copypasta and/or randomized madlibs-esque content:

100% of emails were "delivered" successfully.

no emails have been opened by the undocumented migrant line.

all emails have been opened by the DEIA line.*

DEIAtruth's inbox provider is microsoft's office 365; senate.minority's inbox provider is proofpoint email protection.

[ *edit: it is actually listed that they have been opened twice. i find this interesting because in order for mailtrap to count an email as "opened", the embedded single-pixel image must actually be loaded. this wouldn't happen if there was just a program processing the text body of the email.... ]

these results inspired some further research:

microsoft provides this "power automate" service that can be programmed to automatically handle incoming mail.

proofpoint has a default antivirus and spam-checking process flow for inbound mail.

i could not find any proofpoint equivalent of power automate.

i'm not entirely sure what to make of this -- if this means all of my emails made it past proofpoint's spam filter as they were marked delivered; if DEIAtruth is set up to scan and dump spam based on the internet's reaction to the snitch line in the past week; if the emails are sitting in senate.minority's inbox waiting to be opened. i am sharing this information in hopes of piecing together what is effective, however i have very limited means of discovering signs of effectiveness. they could very easily block the domain these emails are being sent from and be done with me (if my emails are even identified as significant amidst the incoming spam).

i will be targeting another opm.gov address next, which could provide more information.

i may share the spam script i've built: anyone who owns a domain and has access to their DNS certificate management can set it up and customize the copypastas and madlibs. in fact, if you are new to webstuff, i would suggest this might be a good introduction.

finally, for your reference, snitch lines to do with as you wish:

DEIAtruth@opm.gov [source]

senate.mintory@nmlegis.gov [source]

defendingwomen@opm.gov [source]

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Excerpt from this story from Canary Media:

Cleaning up the grid will require installing a lot of batteries to store renewable energy. Startup Element Energy has delivered a powerful proofpoint for a new way to do that more cheaply without sacrificing safety.

Element has been operating what appears to be the largest grid storage plant in the world composed of previously used electric vehicle batteries, co-founder and CEO Tony Stratakos told Canary Media last week. The 53 megawatt-hour project, which is located in West Texas at a wind farm owned by mega-developer Nextera Energy Resources, came online in May, but the startup is going public with the information now for the first time.

Previously, the largest second-life grid battery that Canary Media had reported on was B2U Storage Solutions’ project in Lancaster, California, which has grown to 28 megawatt-hours.

Element got its hands on a warehouse full of modules taken out of used EV battery packs, all in various states of health after their time pushing different cars around. The startup repackages them into containers operated by its proprietary hardware and software, which fine-tune commands at the cell level, instead of treating all the batteries as a monolithic whole. This enables the system to get more use out of each cell without stressing any so much that they break down or — worst-case scenario for a battery plant — cause a fire.

Element Energy is technically the battery vendor to the power plant’s owner. So far, no company has publicly taken credit for buying this innovative system from Element and installing it, though a Department of Energy grant announcement for the project describes it as a joint pursuit with Nextera, which happens to own the wind farm location where the batteries were installed.

Since Element isn’t in the business of power plant development, its strategy relies on leveraging the success of this first major installation to convince more storage developers to buy its lower priced, refurbished grid batteries instead of the brand-new variety.

Venture capitalists have doubled down on that strategy, handing Element a $72 million Series B last November, alongside a $38 million debt facility from Keyframe Capital. That followed a $15 million Series A in 2019. Stratakos also revealed that his company finalized a partnership with LG Energy Solution Vertech, the grid storage branch of one of the major global lithium-ion manufacturers. That much bigger company — which previously invested in Element through its venture arm — will take Element’s battery enclosures and supply the inverters and auxiliary equipment needed to make a turnkey power plant. LG will also provide operations and maintenance, alleviating the risks associated with buying a long-term grid asset from a young startup.

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Proofpoint Email Routing Flaw Exploited to Send Millions of Spoofed Phishing Emails

Source: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/proofpoint-email-routing-flaw-exploited.html

More info: https://labs.guard.io/echospoofing-a-massive-phishing-campaign-exploiting-proofpoints-email-protection-to-dispatch-3dd6b5417db6

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OpenAI は、マルウェアのデバッグと開発、誤った情報の拡散、検出の回避、およびスピア フィッシング攻撃の実行のために、AI を活用したチャットボット ChatGPT を悪用する 20 以上の悪意のあるサイバー操作を妨害しました。 この報告書は年初からの作戦に焦点を当てており、攻撃的なサイバー作戦を強化するために生成型主流AIツールが使用されていることを初めて公式に確認したことになる。 このような活動の最初の兆候は、 4 月に Proofpoint によって報告され 、TA547 (別名「Scully Spider」) が最終ペイロードである Rhadamanthys 情報窃盗用に AI で作成された PowerShell ローダーを展開しているのではないかと疑っていました。 先月、 HP Wolf の研究者は、 フランスのユーザーをターゲットにしたサイバー犯罪者が AI ツールを使用して、複数段階の感染チェーンの一部として使用されるスクリプトを作成していると確信を持って報告しました。 で OpenAI による最新のレポート は、ChatGPT の悪用が確認されており、中国とイランの脅威アクターが作戦の有効性を高めるために ChatGPT を利用している事例が示されています。

OpenAI、脅威アクターが ChatGPT を使用してマルウェアを作成していることを確認

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L’affondamento dello yacht del magnate britannico Mike Lynch comincia a evidenziare alcuni dettagli che alimentano seri sospetti sui contorni della morte sua, del boss della Morgan Stanley, Johnatan Bloomer, del loro avvocato di fiducia e delle rispettive mogli nelle acque di Porticello a Palermo. Non è certo un dettaglio che ben sei agenti speciali britannici si siano precipitati sul posto per capire – o per coprire? – quello che è accaduto.

In primo luogo c’è la morte, appena quattro giorni fa, del numero due dell’azienda di Lynch, Stephen Chamberlain, investito mentre faceva jogging a Stretham, in Gran Bretagna. Chamberlain lavorava come direttore operativo per la società di sicurezza informatica Darktrace, legata al magnate Lynch.

In secondo luogo Lynch era uno squalo della finanza soprattutto nel settore sensibilissimo della cybersicurezza e dunque anche della cyberwar. E in questo settore i punti di contatto con il mondo dell’intelligence e del lavoro sporco sono innumerevoli.

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Darktrace, azienda di sicurezza informatica fondata dal magnate britannico Mike Lynch – una delle sei persone disperse nel naufragio avvenuto ieri a Porticello, nei pressi di Palermo – ha rapporti consolidati con l’intelligence israeliana. Darktrace è ben nota ai servizi segreti internazionali, italiani compresi, ma ha stretti rapporti, in particolare, con quelli israeliani che, secondo una fonte interpellata da “Agenzia Nova”, hanno utilizzato i sistemi dell’azienda britannica per individuare alcuni dei massimi dirigenti di Hamas.

Lynch, noto anche come il “Bill Gates britannico”, ha avuto un ruolo importante nella nascita di Darktrace. La società, infatti, è stata fondata nel 2013 a Cambridge, da matematici ed esperti di difesa informatica di Invoke Capital, altra impresa di proprietà proprio di Lynch.

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’estate scorsa Darktrace aveva presentato sul mercato Heal, il suo nuovo strumento che sfrutta l’intelligenza artificiale per facilitare la fase cosiddetta di “incident response”, ovvero la capacità di rilevare e gestire gli attacchi informatici in modo da ridurre al minimo i danni, i tempi di recupero e i costi totali.

Lo scorso primo marzo l’azienda ha annunciato la nascita di Darktrace Federal, una nuova divisione al servizio del Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti, della comunità di intelligence, delle agenzie civili federali e delle infrastrutture critiche nazionali per rafforzare le loro capacità di proteggersi dagli attacchi cyber.

In Darktrace Federal lavorano esperti in materia di sicurezza ed ex membri dell’intelligence statunitense che hanno guidato le operazioni informatiche presso la Cia e fornito assistenza all’Agenzia per la sicurezza nazionale (Nsa) e al Pentagono. Un annuncio che non sorprende, ma che anzi conferma la stretta vicinanza fra l’azienda fondata da Lynch e la comunità internazionale dell’intelligence.

È notizia dello scorso 26 aprile, invece, l’acquisizione di Darktrace da parte del fondo d’investimento statunitense Thoma Bravo per 5,32 miliardi di dollari. La trattativa era iniziata nel 2022 ma aveva subito una battuta d’arresto a causa di una serie di difficoltà nei negoziati fra le dirigenze delle due aziende. Thoma Bravo ha visto l’acquisizione come un’opportunità per rafforzare la propria esposizione nel mercato della sicurezza informatica: d’altronde, il fondo Usa possiede già diverse aziende che operano nel comparto, come Sophos, Proofpoint, Ping Identity e SailPoint.

Per Darktrace, invece, l’acquisizione potrebbe rappresentare un’opportunità di crescita e innovazione: un’operazione “win-win” come si dice in questi casi. Non sempre, tuttavia, sono filati lisci i rapporti fra le società legate a Lynch e gli Stati Uniti. L’imprenditore britannico, infatti, lo scorso giugno era stato scagionato – non senza sorprese – da un tribunale di San Francisco dalle accuse di frode e falso in bilancio presentate da Hewlett Packard. Lynch, infatti, aveva venduto al colosso statunitense del settore high tech, Autonomy, altra società informatica da lui fondata ma era stato accusato di aver gonfiato il valore della società prima della transazione.

Una vicenda che durava da ben 13 anni, quella del contenzioso fra Lynch ed Hewlett Packard che, tuttavia, si era conclusa nel migliore dei modi per l’imprenditore britannico che in questi giorni si stava godendo una vacanza con la famiglia in Italia. La vacanza, però, ha assunto toni decisamente drammatici in seguito del naufragio in Sicilia dello yacht che ospitava, complessivamente, 22 persone.

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Privacy Tip #358 – Bank Failures Give Hackers New Strategy for Attacks

Hackers are always looking for the next opportunity to launch attacks against unsuspecting victims. According to Cybersecurity Dive, researchers at Proofpoint recently observed “a phishing campaign designed to exploit the banking crisis with messages impersonating several cryptocurrencies.” According to Cybersecurity Dive, cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf has observed “an uptick in newly registered…

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Maximizing ROI: The Best Marketing Tools for Financial Services Professionals

Introduction

In the competitive landscape of financial services, professionals must leverage the right marketing tools to maximize their return on investment (ROI). With increasing digital advancements, it is essential to utilize a mix of traditional and digital strategies to build trust, generate leads, and improve client retention. This guide explores the best marketing tools financial services professionals can use to drive growth and profitability.

Understanding ROI in Financial Services Marketing

ROI in marketing measures the profitability of a campaign relative to the investment made. Financial professionals need to focus on tools that provide measurable results, streamline processes, and enhance client engagement.

Key Metrics to Track ROI

Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) – The cost of acquiring a new client.

Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) – The total value a client brings over time.

Conversion Rates – The percentage of leads that turn into clients.

Engagement Metrics – Website traffic, email open rates, and social media interactions.

Digital Marketing Tools for Financial Services

1. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

A CRM system helps financial professionals track leads, manage client interactions, and automate follow-ups.

Top CRM Tools:

Salesforce Financial Services Cloud

HubSpot CRM

Zoho CRM

2. Email Marketing Platforms

Email marketing remains one of the most cost-effective ways to nurture leads and maintain client relationships.

Best Email Marketing Platforms:

Mailchimp

Constant Contact

ActiveCampaign

3. SEO and Content Marketing Tools

SEO and content marketing help drive organic traffic to your website, increasing brand visibility and authority.

Recommended Tools:

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Google Analytics

4. Social Media Management Platforms

Financial services professionals can use social media to educate, engage, and convert potential clients.

Best Social Media Tools:

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Traditional Marketing Tools for Financial Services

1. Direct Mail Marketing

Direct mail remains a powerful way to connect with clients, offering a personal touch and higher engagement rates.

Effective Direct Mail Strategies:

Sending personalized investment insights

Mailers with exclusive financial tips

Invitations to financial webinars or seminars

2. Networking and Referral Programs

Word-of-mouth marketing is invaluable in financial services. Implementing referral programs can help professionals grow their client base effectively.

3. Event Marketing

Hosting in-person or virtual financial seminars builds credibility and strengthens client relationships.

Popular Event Types:

Educational financial workshops

Investment strategy webinars

Client appreciation events

Marketing Automation and AI-Powered Tools

1. Chatbots and AI Assistants

AI-powered chatbots enhance customer service by providing instant responses to inquiries.

Best AI Tools:

Drift

Intercom

ChatGPT-powered assistants

2. Marketing Automation Platforms

Automating repetitive marketing tasks allows financial professionals to focus on strategic growth.

Top Automation Platforms:

Marketo

Pardot

HubSpot Marketing Hub

Compliance and Security Considerations in Financial Marketing

Financial services marketing must adhere to strict regulations. Ensuring compliance with industry standards builds trust and credibility.

Compliance-Focused Tools:

Hearsay Systems – Ensures compliance in digital marketing efforts.

Proofpoint – Monitors and secures email communications.

Smarsh – Manages regulatory recordkeeping.

Measuring and Optimizing Marketing Performance

To maximize ROI, financial professionals must continuously measure and optimize their marketing strategies.

Essential Optimization Strategies:

Conduct A/B testing on email campaigns.

Analyze website performance and adjust SEO tactics.

Monitor conversion rates and refine lead generation strategies.

Conclusion

Maximizing ROI in financial services marketing requires a strategic blend of digital and traditional tools. By leveraging CRM systems, content marketing, social media, direct mail, and automation platforms, financial professionals can create impactful marketing campaigns that drive engagement, build trust, and increase profitability. Staying updated with compliance requirements and continually optimizing marketing strategies ensures long-term success in the financial industry.

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Email Security Market 2025 Insights: Growth Drivers and Market Dynamics

The recently released Fortune Business Insights research on the Global Email Security Market survey report provides facts and statistics regarding market structure and size. Global Email Security Market Size 2025 Research report presents an in-depth analysis of the Global Market size, growth, share, segments, manufacturers, and forecast, competition landscape and growth opportunity. The research’s goal is to provide market data and strategic insights to help decision-makers make educated investment decisions while also identifying potential gaps and development possibilities.

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Companies Profiled in the Global Email Security Market:

Cisco Systems Inc. (U.S.)

Broadcom Inc. (U.S.)

Open Text Corporation (Canada)

Proofpoint Inc. (U.S.)

Fortinet Inc. (U.S.)

Barracuda Networks Inc. (U.S.)

DataFlowX (Turkey)

Trend Micro Inc. (Japan)

Sophos Ltd. (U.S.)

net, Inc. (U.S.)

Rising Malware Attacks, Phishing Activities, and Cyber Attacks to Drive Market Trajectory

Rising malware attacks, phishing activities, and cyber-attacks are anticipated to drive email security market growth. There has been a development of innovative techniques to steal identities by creating external domain names with fake URLs and email header domains. The increase in the number of attacks continues to evolve and they are becoming more and more sophisticated and costly for users to aid the adoption of electronic mail security solutions.

However, the lack of implementation of such solutions and weak IT infrastructure are set to hinder market development.

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What exactly is included in the Report?

– Industry Trends and Developments: In this section, the authors of the research discuss the significant trends and developments that are occurring in the Email Security Market place, as well as their expected impact on the overall growth.

– Analysis of the industry’s size and forecast: The industry analysts have provided information on the size of the industry from both a value and volume standpoint, including historical, present and projected figures.

– Future Prospects: In this portion of the study market participants are presented with information about the prospects that the Email Security Market is likely to supply them with.

– The Competitive Landscape: This section of the study sheds light on the competitive landscape of the Email Security Market by examining the important strategies implemented by vendors to strengthen their position in the global market.

– Study on Industry Segmentation: This section of the study contains a detailed overview of the important Email Security Market segments, which include product type, application, and vertical, among others.

– In-Depth Regional Analysis: Vendors are provided with in-depth information about high-growth regions and their particular countries, allowing them to place their money in more profitable areas.

This Report Answers the Following Questions:

What are the Email Security Market growth drivers, hindrances, and dynamics?

Which companies would lead the market by generating the largest revenue?

How will the companies surge the processes adoption amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

Which region and segment would dominate the Email Security Market in the coming years?

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Email Security Market Segments:

By Component

Solution

Services

Training & Education

Support & Maintenance

By Application

Information Technology

Healthcare

Telecommunications

Government

Defense

Retail

Others

Table Of Content:

1. Introduction 1.1. Research Scope 1.2. Market Segmentation 1.3. Research Methodology 1.4. Definitions and Assumptions

2. Executive Summary

3. Market Dynamics 3.1. Market Drivers 3.2. Market Restraints 3.3. Market Opportunities

4. Key Insights 4.1 Global Statistics — Key Countries 4.2 New Product Launches 4.3 Pipeline Analysis 4.4 Regulatory Scenario — Key Countries 4.5 Recent Industry Developments — Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions

5. Global Email Security Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast 5.1. Key Findings/ Summary 5.2. Market Analysis — By Product Type 5.3. Market Analysis — By Distribution Channel 5.4. Market Analysis — By Countries/Sub-regions

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11. Competitive Analysis 11.1. Key Industry Developments 11.2. Global Market Share Analysis 11.3. Competition Dashboard 11.4. Comparative Analysis — Major Players

12. Company Profiles

12.1 Overview 12.2 Products & Services 12.3 SWOT Analysis 12.4 Recent developments 12.5 Major Investments 12.6 Regional Market Size and Demand

13. Strategic Recommendations

TOC Continued……………….

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EU's DORA Makes FIs Focus on Third-Party Risk Management

With Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) now in effect, organizations must shift from preparedness to proactive compliance and ongoing risk management, Like that Carl LeonardEMEA cybersecurity strategist of Proofpoint. In an interview with PYMNTS, Leonard said that true organizational resilience requires an ongoing effort beyond compliance, with regular risk assessments and integration of…