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Proofpoint opens Paris innovation centre for AI security

Growing AI security fears are driving Proofpoint’s European expansion, with the Paris site aimed at helping customers meet local regulatory demands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal

Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025

Unified Communications

Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365

Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Data Protection

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security

Proofpoint is set to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting M365 security offerings for MSPs and SMBs globally, with the deal closing in H2 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025

Data Protection

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach

Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting its AI-driven Microsoft 365 security services for MSPs and SMBs globally by 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025

Malware

Hornetsecurity partners with Amazon to enhance SES Mail security

Hornetsecurity partners with Amazon to offer Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On for enhanced real-time threat protection to Amazon SES Mail Manager users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Email Security

Hornetsecurity launches DMARC Manager to enhance email security

Hornetsecurity has unveiled DMARC Manager, a tool designed to simplify email security for organisations managing multiple domains amid rising fraud threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Data Protection

Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024

Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Customer Experience

Hornetsecurity launches tool to streamline MSP operations

Hornetsecurity has launched the 365 Multi-Tenant Manager, streamlining Microsoft 365 tenant management for Managed Service Providers and boosting productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Data Protection

Hornetsecurity updates backup solution for Microsoft Planner

Hornetsecurity has unveiled an upgrade to its 365 Total Backup solution, now including robust backup and recovery for Microsoft Planner, free for customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Survey reveals gaps in IT security training across firms

A survey by Hornetsecurity shows 26% of organisations lack IT security training, urging better preparedness against rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Cloud Security

Hornetsecurity, Vade merge to advance European cybersecurity

Merger of German cloud security provider Hornetsecurity and French email security leader Vade seeks to strengthen the European cybersecurity landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Email Security

Hornetsecurity analysis reveals surge in email threats

Hornetsecurity's 2024 report shows a 144% surge in malicious web links in emails, with phishing remaining the top email threat.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Ransomware

Hornetsecurity says 60% of businesses concerned about ransomware

Almost 60% of businesses are seriously concerned about ransomware attacks, says Hornetsecurity survey, highlighting evolving threat landscape.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023

Phishing

Cybersecurity training vital to bolster business defences

Employees need three months of cybersecurity training for companies to reach an acceptable level of security, according to a new Employee Security Index.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023

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Disaster Recovery

Ransomware attacks rise again as insurance uptake drops in 2025

Ransomware attacks rose to 24% of businesses in 2025, while insurance uptake fell to 46%, amid smarter cybercriminal tactics and AI-driven threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Data Protection

Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting AI security for SMBs

Proofpoint will acquire Hornetsecurity, expanding its AI-powered Microsoft 365 security to serve 125,000 SMBs and MSPs globally, enhancing human-centric protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

Cloud Security

Hornetsecurity to acquire French firm Altospam for expansion

Hornetsecurity plans to acquire French email cybersecurity firm Altospam, pending approval from the Ministry for the Economy, to boost its European presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025