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Expel expands MDR platform to boost email threat detection
Software-as-a-Service

Expel expands MDR platform to boost email threat detection

Expel expands its managed detection and response service to tackle email threats, integrating with Proofpoint, Abnormal Security, and Sublime Security.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Abnormal Security appoints new CFO ahead of public listing
Software-as-a-Service

Abnormal Security appoints new CFO ahead of public listing

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024
Malware

Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024

New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Abnormal Security named leader in Gartner email security
Cloud Security

Abnormal Security named leader in Gartner email security

Abnormal Security has earned recognition as a Leader in the first-ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms, showcasing its innovative AI solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Google's Cloud mandates MFA, sparking mixed reactions
Multi-factor authentication

Google's Cloud mandates MFA, sparking mixed reactions

Google's move to enforce multifactor authentication for all Cloud accounts has ignited varied reactions, urging firms to bolster security against rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Amplitude appoints Wade Chambers as Chief Engineering Officer
Marketing Technologies

Amplitude appoints Wade Chambers as Chief Engineering Officer

Amplitude names Wade Chambers as its first Chief Engineering Officer, aiming to boost product innovation and expand current offerings in digital analytics.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites
Phishing

Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites

Abnormal Security's latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Abnormal Security expands AI-based protection & launches AI Security Mailbox
Data Protection

Abnormal Security expands AI-based protection & launches AI Security Mailbox

Abnormal Security extends its Account Takeover Protection product and unveils AI Security Mailbox to automate and enhance user security across application platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report
Multi-factor authentication

QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Feb 2024
Cyber attacks on financial services sector surge in 2023
Artificial Intelligence

Cyber attacks on financial services sector surge in 2023

Cyber attacks on financial services surge in 2023 with a 137% rise in vendor email compromise attacks, posing serious financial risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
AI advancements being exploited for email cyberattacks
Malware

AI advancements being exploited for email cyberattacks

Cybercriminals are capitalising on the advancements in generative AI technology to conduct sophisticated email cyberattacks, says CISO of Abnormal Security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
BazarCall phishing scams employing Google Forms – report
Digital Entertainment

BazarCall phishing scams employing Google Forms – report

BazarCall phishing scams, known for their unconventional malware distribution methods, now use Google Forms in a new variant, according to Abnormal Security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Absolute Software veteran joins Fortra as President
Customer Experience

Absolute Software veteran joins Fortra as President

Matthew Schoenfeld appointed as new President of Fortra, bringing over a decade of cybersecurity experience. Jim Cassens to continue as Executive Director.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
M.Tech is Abnormal Security's distribution partner in ASEAN
Email Security

M.Tech is Abnormal Security's distribution partner in ASEAN

Abnormal Security has announced a distribution agreement with Singapore-based M.Tech, to cover all its operations across the ASEAN region.

By Gaurav Sharma • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Abnormal Security finds financial supply chain under threat
EduTech

Abnormal Security finds financial supply chain under threat

New research by Abnormal Security has found a rising trend in financial supply chain compromise as threat actors increasingly impersonate vendors.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2022
AI-based email security platform Abnormal Security valued at $4B
Artificial Intelligence

AI-based email security platform Abnormal Security valued at $4B

Abnormal Security, an AI-based email security platform, has closed a $210m funding round, valuing the company at $4bn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022