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Messaging app used to control and distribute malware

Mon, 26th Apr 2021
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Hackers are using instant messaging app Telegram for remote control and distribution of malware, according to Check Point Research.
Cyber safety

97% of organisations experienced a mobile threat in 2020 — report

Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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Almost all organisations faced mobile cyber-threats in 2020, as remote working increased concerns about mobile security, says Check Point Software.
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New wormable Android malware discovered through auto-replies in WhatsApp

Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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Check Point Research has discovered new malware on Google's Play Store that could spread through WhatsApp messages.
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Ransomware and Microsoft Exchange attacks surging

Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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Global ransomware attacks are increasing alongside cyber attacks targeting Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities, says Check Point Research.
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Hackers offering forged “official” COVID-19 vaccination certificates and negative test results on dark net

Wed, 24th Mar 2021
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There has been a 350% increase in the number of advertisements selling alleged COVID-19 vaccines within the last three months.
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Exploits double 'every two to three hours' following Microsoft Exchange zero-days

Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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Hackers are racing against security experts following the disclosure of vulnerabilities on Microsoft Exchange Servers, says Check Point Research.
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COVID-19 sees rapid cloud adoption, rise in double-extortion ransomware

Fri, 26th Feb 2021
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Rapid cloud adoption, remote working, and double extortion ransomware attacks are key cyber security trends from COVID-19, says Check Point.
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2021's Most Wanted: Emotet continues reign as top malware threat

Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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The Emotet trojan continues to reign as top malware in January, despite international law enforcement taking control of its infrastructure.
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Check Point launches security gateways to protect SMBs against threats

Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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The range of six gateways sets new standards of protection against the most advanced cyber attacks for SMBs, giving greater ease of deployment and management.
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Thousands of stolen credentials end up on the internet by careless phishing scammers

Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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Large-scale phishing campaign exposed stolen credentials to the public, Check Point Research and Otorio researchers find.
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Check Point invests in local cloud capabilities in ANZ

Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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As public cloud usage in Australia and New Zealand grows, the company says it will continue to invest locally to support businesses.
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Check Point uncovers live Linux attack, urges users to take action

Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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Ongoing cyber attacks targeting Linux systems have been discovered, with users urged to patch their systems immediately, warns Check Point Research.
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Malware vendors look to marketing to spread Android RAT

Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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Android malware vendor teams up with marketer to rebrand products and target criminal underground, says Check Point research.
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Inaugural Microsoft APAC Partner Awards winners announced

Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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Three new regional awards introduced this year for APAC: Independent Software Vendor, Global Systems Integrator, and Services Partner of the Year.
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Microsoft top targeted brand by cyber criminals in Q4 2020

Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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Microsoft was the most targeted brand by cyber criminals in Q4 2020, as they tried to exploit remote working during the pandemic. DHL came second.
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Dark net vendors wanting Bitcoin payments for unverified COVID-19 vaccines

Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.
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Check Point exposes Android malware vendor using dark net to rebrand products

Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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Check Point security researchers have exposed an Android malware vendor using a marketer on the dark net to rebrand its products.
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Emotet remains leading malware in global threat index

Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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The malware has impacted 7% of organisations globally, following a spam campaign which targeted more than 100,000 users per day during the holiday season.
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Cyberattacks on healthcare organisations 'out of control' - Check Point

Wed, 6th Jan 2021
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Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have increased by 45% in the last two months, making healthcare the most targeted industry, according to Check Point.
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Check Point warns of surge in phishing scams as hackers impersonate delivery vendors

Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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Hackers are targeting delivery vendors in email phishing campaigns to exploit the holiday shopping season, warns Check Point.