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30 Apr 2026
How To Prepare Your Company for a Ransomware Response Plan
As ransomware attacks continue to evolve, Adrien Gendre, Chief Product Officer at Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint, stresses the importance of combining prevention, backup strategies, and incident response planning to strengthen cyber resilience and minimize operational disruption during attacks.

27 Apr 2026
Hidden risks in the age of AI
The rise of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot is turning “permission debt” into a major security risk, exposing sensitive data at scale. Simon Stephens, Head of Partner Management at Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint, emphasizes the need to prioritize continuous governance and monitoring to reduce AI-driven data exposure.
27 Apr 2026
The Start of the Spanish Tax Return Filing Season Triggers Phishing Attacks
Hornetsecurity by Proofpointobserved that the start of Spain’s tax season has triggered a surge in phishing campaigns targeting taxpayers and financial institutions. Carlos Vieira, Country Manager for Iberia, Italy, and LATAM at Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint, warned that cybercriminals exploit the urgency and sensitive communications surrounding tax season, and highlighted the growing need for next-generation email protection.





