Protecting People

Today’s cyber attacks target people, not technology. Protecting People is a podcast focused on the human side of cybersecurity. Each episode, you’ll learn how today’s threats really work, who’s being targeted by them, and what you can do to safeguard your people, data and systems.Get real-world insight and learn about the latest trends in social engineering, malware, threat protection, cloud security and more. Protecting People is cybersecurity for the rest of us. Five Minute Forecast for the week of January 23rd. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Proofpoint’s Protecting People podcast.

– Microsoft blocks another route used by Excel attackers
– Ransomware profits are falling as victims refuse to pay
– Mailchimp employee falls prey to social engineering

And threat research manager Daniel Blackford joins us to discuss a new campaign using clever salary-related lures. Check out the Threat Insight Twitter: @threatinsight