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Security vendor Check Point believes that the age of Gen V cyber threats is now upon us, but organisations' security defences are 10 years behind.

One of the world's largest spam botnets is back in action and this time it is spreading a Trojan downloader that can deliver nasty malware surprises.

The GandCrab ransomware has been making headlines recently for being one of the few malware strains that developers update in real time.

Nearly five million Android devices may have pre-installed 'RottenSys' adware, researchers reveal, implicating distributors in the alarming spread.

Check Point has released a 'cryptomining 101' document that details how cybercriminals hack into devices to steal their CPU power for illicit mining.

This persistent threat not only continues to chip away at enterprise CPU power, but once inside a network can carry out other malicious acts.

Check Point partners with IPSec to offer 24x7 SOC services, expanding its security portfolio against Gen V cyber attacks and enhancing enterprise protection.

23% of organisations around the world were affected by Check Point's 'most wanted' malware in January, a 'lucrative' revenue stream for criminals.

Cyber-criminals are targeting game apps intended for children, infecting them with 'AdultSwine' malware on Google Play, Check Point researchers warn.

CheckPoint has unveiled its first trailer for a new webseries aimed at tackling mental health issues through video games, launching on 29 January.

Crypto-mining malware variants are causing headaches for enterprises and their computers as website owners try to recoup revenue, says Check Point.

​Canalys has released its latest predictions surrounding the global IT security market's performance over the third quarter in 2017.

We covered an expert commentary story of the Uber breach - this is round 2 with Check Point, Barracuda, Digital Shadows, Mimecast, and Webroot.

Check Point researchers recently worked with LG to plug vulnerabilities in a number of home appliances, including robot vacuum cleaners & dishwashers.

The Reaper IoT botnet is spreading fast, but it's still growing according to researchers at Qihoo and Arbor Networks.

The vulnerabilities in the SmartThinQ mobile app and cloud application enabled hackers to gain control of home appliances and spy on users.

The rapid evolution of 'IoTroop' is happening much faster than the Mirai botnet; and it is enslaving IoT devices at a faster rate too.

Locky ransomware rises by 11.5% in September, becoming one of 'September's Most Wanted' malware, driven by the Necurs botnet.

Android users in the UK have been warned about a strain of malware, called ExpensiveWall, that can lead to fraudulent charges on their accounts.

Maya Horowitz, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point explores the major trends in global malware attacks during the first half of 2017.