Check Point Software stories - Page 10
Google and Amazon overtake Apple as most imitated brands - Check Point
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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phishing
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email security
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personal computing devices
Google and Amazon were the most imitated brands in phishing attempts for the second quarter of 2020, according to Check Point.
OkCupid website and app found to have significant security flaws
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
Security flaws have been discovered in OkCupid’s website and app by Check Point Research, potentially jeopardising users' data and messages.
Check Point inks NZ distie deal with Telegistics
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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cybersecurity
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distributors
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telegistics
Telegistics will initially distribute Check Point products to New Zealand, with an emphasis on ‘green field’ opportunities.
Check Point catches new form of Joker malware targeting Google Play Store
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
'Joker' malware hides in Android apps, evading Google Play Store protections to capture user information, warns Check Point.
Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A new report from Canalys indicates investment in cybersecurity has increased 9.7% - but worsening economic conditions could turn the statistic around.
Check Point launches CloudGuard for advanced cloud security
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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devops
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Check Point launches CloudGuard to fortify cloud operations against advanced cyber threats, ensuring agile security.
New phishing campaign disguises malware as CV attachments
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
It comes as resume or CV-themed scams have doubled in the past two months, with one out of every 450 malicious files reported involving CVs.
Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign
Fri, 8th May 2020
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email security
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government
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cyber espionage
Naikon’s primary method is exploit the trust and diplomatic relations between departments and governments to increase the chances of its attack succeeding.
How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The gang succeeded in its campaign by manipulating email correspondences, registering lookalike domains, and cashing out in phases.
Check Point discovers new double extortion ransomeware tactic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Check Point reveals a chilling new double extortion ransomware tactic where hackers threaten to leak stolen data unless ransoms are paid.
Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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brand exploitation
Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point’s Q1 2020 report.
All the winners from Microsoft's 20/20 security awards
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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microsoft
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awards
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f5 networks
Microsoft's Security 20/20 partner awards, recognising 16 security categories, celebrated global innovation amidst pandemic-related news.
Zoom meetings infiltrated by hackers - Check Point
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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uc
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cybersecurity
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video conferencing
Check Point Research found hackers could eavesdrop on Zoom meetings by generating and verifying Zoom meeting IDs.
Check Point report highlights latest cyber-threats worldwide
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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ddos
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cloud security
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botnet
Check Point Research's 2020 Cyber Security Report reveals rising threats such as cryptominers, botnets, and targeted ransomware against global organisations.
Kaspersky named top dog in Canalys channel satisfaction report
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction after achieving the highest overall rating against 10 others.
Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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email security
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investment
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capital raising
Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.
Check Point signs new distributor for Aussie SMB market
Thu, 21st Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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smb
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check point software
Check Point Software Technologies has partnered with Aria Technologies to distribute its cybersecurity solutions to the Australian SMB market.
September’s top malware, Emotet botnet strikes again – Check Point
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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botnet
Check Point’s researchers report that the notorious botnet has been reactivated and is spreading active campaigns again.
Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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phishing
A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.
Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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malware
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iot security
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cybersecurity
Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.