Abnormal Security stories
Varonis acquires SlashNext for up to USD $150 million to boost AI email security
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Varonis has acquired AI-driven email security firm SlashNext for up to USD $150 million, enhancing its threat detection across emails and messaging platforms.
Expel expands MDR platform to boost email threat detection
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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saas
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malware
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firewalls
Expel expands its managed detection and response service to tackle email threats, integrating with Proofpoint, Abnormal Security, and Sublime Security.
Abnormal Security appoints new CFO ahead of public listing
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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saas
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ai
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cybersecurity
Abnormal Security has appointed Lisa Banks as Chief Financial Officer as it gears up for an initial public offering, aiming for over USD $1 billion in annual revenue.
Abnormal Security named leader in Gartner email security
Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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cloud security
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email security
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llms
Abnormal Security has earned recognition as a Leader in the first-ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms, showcasing its innovative AI solutions.
AI & cybersecurity trends to watch for in 2025
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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saas
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mfa
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cloud security
Mike Britton of Abnormal Security forecasts that by 2025, cybercriminals will adapt to multi-factor authentication as attacks on SaaS grow increasingly sophisticated.
Google's Cloud mandates MFA, sparking mixed reactions
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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mfa
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cloud security
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phishing
Google's move to enforce multifactor authentication for all Cloud accounts has ignited varied reactions, urging firms to bolster security against rising cyber threats.
Amplitude appoints Wade Chambers as Chief Engineering Officer
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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martech
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cdp
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yahoo
Amplitude names Wade Chambers as its first Chief Engineering Officer, aiming to boost product innovation and expand current offerings in digital analytics.
Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Abnormal Security's latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.
Abnormal Security expands AI-based protection & launches AI Security Mailbox
Fri, 10th May 2024
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data protection
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datacentre infrastructure
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application security
Abnormal Security extends its Account Takeover Protection product and unveils AI Security Mailbox to automate and enhance user security across application platforms.
QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report
Sat, 10th Feb 2024
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Cybercriminals are increasingly employing quishing attacks, utilising malicious QR codes to target high-ranking officials and smaller businesses, reveals AI-native cloud email security platform, Abnormal Security.
Cyber attacks on financial services sector surge in 2023
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ai
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hackers
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ml
Cyber attacks on financial services surge in 2023 with a 137% rise in vendor email compromise attacks, posing serious financial risks.
AI advancements being exploited for email cyberattacks
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Cybercriminals are capitalising on the advancements in generative AI technology to conduct sophisticated email cyberattacks, says CISO of Abnormal Security.
BazarCall phishing scams employing Google Forms – report
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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digital entertainment
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casb
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ai
BazarCall phishing scams, known for their unconventional malware distribution methods, now use Google Forms in a new variant, according to Abnormal Security.
Absolute Software veteran joins Fortra as President
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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cx
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martech
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breach prevention
Matthew Schoenfeld appointed as new President of Fortra, bringing over a decade of cybersecurity experience. Jim Cassens to continue as Executive Director.
Abnormal Security finds financial supply chain under threat
Mon, 27th Jun 2022
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
New research by Abnormal Security has found a rising trend in financial supply chain compromise as threat actors increasingly impersonate vendors.