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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.
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Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cryptomalware
Check Point’s mid-year report highlights a 50% rise in mobile banking malware attacks, yet cryptominers see a decline in activity in 2019.
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Family Zone & Check Point take cyber safety to schools
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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partners
The two companies say there are more than 2500 private and independent schools across Australia, many of which are looking for cyber safety solutions.
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Check Point unveils new security gateways for data centers
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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edge security
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cybersecurity
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gateway
Check Point unveils high-performance security gateways optimized for data centers and telecoms, featuring its ThreatCloud and SandBlast solutions.
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Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.
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Check Point releases report on public cloud security challenges
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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public cloud
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Unauthorised access, insecure interfaces, misconfigurations and account hijacking named as the biggest vulnerabilities in the public cloud.
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Major vulnerability found Electronic Arts gaming client
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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security vulnerabilities
Once exploited, the vulnerabilities would have led to player account takeover and identity theft, Check Point and CyberInt found.
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Quantum computing in the telecom sector and more cybersecurity trends
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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malware
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uc
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firewalls
According to a new report, quantum computing will be a destabiliser for the telecom sector, making PKI obsolete in the near future.
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Check Point launches cloud security analytics solution
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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devops
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data analytics
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cloud security
CloudGuard Log.ic detects cloud anomalies, blocks threats and intrusions, and delivers context-rich visualisations.
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Check Point announces integration with Microsoft Azure
Fri, 24th May 2019
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data protection
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Check Point has integrated its security solutions with Microsoft Azure Information Protection to bolster data breach prevention across emails and web services.
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Hackbusters! Reviewing 90 days of cybersecurity incident response cases
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Check Point's Emergency Response Team reveals that Q1 2019 saw an uptick in email exploits, ransomware, and old vulnerabilities targeting cloud services.
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Check Point adds two new elements to partner program
Tue, 14th May 2019
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iaas
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Check Point boosts partner benefits with CloudGuard PAYG scheme and new Engage app for enhanced collaboration.
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Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware
Wed, 8th May 2019
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smartphones
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ddos
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wireless networks
It definitely doesn’t mean you are paranoid if you’re worried about Android security:  the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.
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Check Point names February’s most disruptive malware
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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security vulnerabilities
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coinhive
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cryptomining
Coinhive tops Check Point’s Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.
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Partners join The Wave: Westcon’s big beachy bash
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Westcon’s beach-themed summer party invited partners in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland to celebrate their success with a cheeky cocktail.
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Check Point launches engagement-based partner programme
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
The new Check PointS partner programme directly rewards solution providers for activities that deepen customer relationships such as C-suite meetings.
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Enterprise cloud deployments being exploited by cybercriminals
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
A new report has revealed a concerning number of enterprises still believe security is the responsibility of the cloud service provider.
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New threat rears its head in new malware report
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cryptomalware
Check Point’s researchers view Speakup as a significant threat, as it can be used to download and spread any malware.
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Cybercrime tools and services becoming increasingly democratised
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Findings from Check Point's new report reveal a concerning trend as cybercrime grows increasingly well-managed and accessible.
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Cryptomining affected 37% of businesses last year
Fri, 25th Jan 2019
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malware
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ddos
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cryptocurrency
A Check Point report reveals 37% of global businesses suffered cryptomining attacks in 2018, highlighting a surge in stealthy cybercrime techniques.