Check Point Software stories - Page 7
New botnet uncovered known for sextortion and crypto-jacking
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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crypto jacking
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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ransomware
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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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smartphones
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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.
Check Point named Leader in Network Firewalls for 22nd time
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
Check Point Software Technologies has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls for the 22nd time.
Scammers using Google Ads to steal $500k of cryptocurrency
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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phishing
Scammers are using Google Ads to steal cryptocurrency, with over $500k worth stolen in just a few days, according to Check Point Research.
Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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malware
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CPR observed a concerning increase of various malware impacting New Zealanders, with 16 additional malware families tied at tenth place for the month.
Cyberattacks on organisations worldwide surge 40% in 2021
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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healthtech
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cyber attacks
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covid-19
Cyberattacks on organizations worldwide surged 40% in 2021, with September breaking records for weekly attacks, according to Check Point Software.
Check Point and Alkira alliance to bring enterprise-class security to cloud workloads
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Alkira and Check Point form technology alliance to offer Check Point's CloudGuard firewalls in Alkira's Cloud Network infrastructure.
WhatsApp security vulnerability could have exploited two billions users
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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whatsapp
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Security vulnerability in WhatsApp's image filter function could have affected over two billion users worldwide. Users advised to update their apps.
Check Point acquires cloud email and collaboration security firm
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Organisations can modernise legacy solutions with email security as-a-service and protect cloud email and collaboration suites from sophisticated attacks.
Australia's largest cybersecurity firm Tesserent expands to NZ - Hamish Soper appointed senior partner
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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lateral security
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tesserent
Australia's largest listed cybersecurity company, Tesserent, expands to New Zealand, creating a new entity and appointing new senior leadership in the region.
Surge in fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates on darknet following delta outbreak
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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dark net
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dark web
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covid-19
Surge in fake vaccination certificate sellers on Telegram, with Check Point Research reporting a 257% increase. Prices dropping to as low as $100.
More than a third of global organisations have experienced ransomware — report
Fri, 13th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The report found increasing instances of ransomware victims experiencing multiple breach events, as well as a rise in the average ransom payment.
Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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hybrid & remote work
Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.
New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
New malware strain targets MacOS users, stealing information. Hackers can buy licenses for $49 on the Darknet. Spoofed emails used to trick victims.
Microsoft tops list for most imitated brands for phishing attempts
Wed, 21st Jul 2021
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phishing
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email security
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microsoft
Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand for phishing attempts, with 45% of attacks in Q2 2021, according to Check Point Software.
SonicWall ransomware attack 'should have been avoided'
Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
SonicWall warns customers of ransomware campaign on legacy firmware, urging them to disconnect devices from the network immediately.