Check Point Software stories - Page 9
Cyberattacks on governments beyond Ukraine surge by 21% - Check Point
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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phishing
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email security
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government
Cyberattacks on Ukraine's government and military have dropped by 50% in the last week, according to Check Point Research.
Check Point reveals cybersecurity challenges for banks, data centers and trading platforms
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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malware
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hyperscale
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dc
As the cyber threat landscape evolves and becomes more dangerous every year, protecting IT infrastructure will only become more challenging.
Check Point Research identifies top malware threats to NZ
Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
In February, the top malware impacting New Zealand cyber incidents was Sohanad (3.96%), followed by SnakeKeylogger and Formbook.
Organisations struggling to manage complexity of securing cloud infrastructure
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
Cloud security incidents were up 10% from the previous year with 27% of organisations now citing misconfiguration.
Bot malware uncovered using gaming applications on Microsoft store
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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malware
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gaming
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martech
Check Point Research has revealed a new malware Electron-bot that is actively being distributed through Microsoft's official store.
As the threat landscape evolves, SASE security models may be the answer
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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mdm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
Many organizations lack security solutions for remote employees, according to a new assessment by Check Point Software Technologies.
Cyberattacks against corporate networks increased 50% in 2021
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cyber attacks
Cyberattacks on corporate networks increased by 50% in 2021, with the education and research sector hit the hardest, according to Check Point Software.
Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.
Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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edutech
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crypto
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blockchain
Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.
Check Point launches Quantum Lightspeed Firewalls to introduce network security revolution
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Cyber security firm Check Point Software Technologies has announced the extension of the Check Point Quantum portfolio.
DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
DHL is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Software's 2021 Q4 Brand Phishing Report.
Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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malware
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
In December, Trickbot claimed the top spot as most prevalent malware, overtaking Formbook which was in first place in November 2021.
Cyberattacks increased by 50% in 2021, peaking in December due to Log4J exploits
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cyber attacks
Cyberattacks increased by 50% in 2021, peaking in December due to Log4J exploits, according to new research from Check Point Software.
New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
New Zloader malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification, targeting over 2,000 victims in 111 countries.
New botnet uncovered known for sextortion and crypto-jacking
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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sextortion
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check point software
Check Point Research is warning of a new variant of Phorpiex, a botnet known for sextortion and crypto-jacking.
Check Point reveals the top 10 malware affecting New Zealanders in November
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Formbook, Emotet, and Trickbot take the top three spots in November's list from the Check Point Software threat intelligence arm.
Trickbot rebirths Emotet: 140,000 victims in 149 countries
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
There is potential for increased ransomware attacks due to new Emotet samples spreading through Trickbot, according to Check Point Research.
Check Point named a major player in endpoint security
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Check Point Software Technologies has been recognized as a Major Player by IDC in the worldwide modern endpoint security market.
Security flaw identified in smartphone chip used in Android devices
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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semiconductors
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technology gifts
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mediatek
Flaws in smartphone chip used in 37% of world's smartphones could enable eavesdropping or hiding malicious code, says Check Point Research.
Phishing emails double in November as COVID-19 spurs hacker appetite
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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alibaba
Coronavirus is responsible for the increase in hacker appetite, as shoppers rely more on e-shopping this year to practice social distancing.