Tech News
Protect data: Proofpoint acquires Varonis for $6.3B to combine email and access controls
Proofpoint will acquire data security firm Varonis in a cash deal valued at $6.3 billion, combining email protection with access controls.
email security
Everything Crypt Weekly has reported about email security: 5 stories, newest first. Part of our Cyber Attacks coverage.
Cyber Attacks
Whaling Attacks: 6 Myths That Leave Executives Exposed
Whaling attacks rarely rely on technical exploits. They succeed because attackers exploit the social authority and isolation of senior leaders.
Cyber Attacks
Email Spoofing Example: How Attackers Forge Sender Identities
Spoofing exploits the lack of inherent trust in email headers, allowing attackers to mimic trusted domains without needing to compromise the actual server or account.
Privacy & Policy
Encrypted Email: How It Works and Why It Fails
Encryption secures the message content during transit and at rest, but it leaves the subject line, recipient addresses, and metadata fully visible to service providers.
Privacy & Policy
Email Tracking Pixels: Risks and Protection for Small Businesses
A single invisible pixel in an email can reveal your location, device type, and internal network structure without your knowledge.