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Cryptomining affected 37% of businesses last year
Malware

Cryptomining affected 37% of businesses last year

A Check Point report reveals 37% of global businesses suffered cryptomining attacks in 2018, highlighting a surge in stealthy cybercrime techniques.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2019
Check Point launches hyperscale network security solution
Firewalls

Check Point launches hyperscale network security solution

Check Point introduces Maestro, a hyperscale network security solution, enabling elastic scalability and massive throughput for enterprises of all sizes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Malware downloader on the rise in Check Point's latest Threat Index
Malware

Malware downloader on the rise in Check Point's latest Threat Index

Organisations continue to be targeted by cryptominers, despite an overall drop in value across all cryptocurrencies in 2018.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
Signs of erosion in Cisco's IT infrastructure dominance
Network Infrastructure

Signs of erosion in Cisco's IT infrastructure dominance

While still maintaining a significant lead, Cisco finished 2018 with a slightly smaller piece of the pie in the enterprise IT infrastructure market.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jan 2019
Check Point announces general availability for CloudGuard SaaS
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point announces general availability for CloudGuard SaaS

Check Point launches CloudGuard SaaS, offering comprehensive protection against advanced threats to SaaS applications and cloud-based email services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018
Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report
Malware

Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report

Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
Once legit site found to be cryptomining, 6,000 machines infected
Malware

Once legit site found to be cryptomining, 6,000 machines infected

Check Point researchers discovered a previously legitimate video software download site has moved into cryptomining, earning around US$700 a day.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
No need for a browser - XMRig cryptomining malware enters top 10 most wanted malware list
Crypto

No need for a browser - XMRig cryptomining malware enters top 10 most wanted malware list

Cryptomining malware is shifting its focus from browsers to endpoints, with XMRig rising in popularity among cybercriminals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Gen V cyber attacks are here, but most firms are 10 years behind, says Check Point
Breach Prevention

Gen V cyber attacks are here, but most firms are 10 years behind, says Check Point

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Necurs botnet erupts from dormancy to churn out 100,000 spam emails over Easter
Malware

Necurs botnet erupts from dormancy to churn out 100,000 spam emails over Easter

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
GandCrab: The 'agile' ransomware that is updated in real time
Malware

GandCrab: The 'agile' ransomware that is updated in real time

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

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Five million Android devices possibly infected with 'aggressive' pre-installed adware
Malware

Five million Android devices possibly infected with 'aggressive' pre-installed adware

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

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Not a Bitcoin owner? You're still fair game for a cryptomining attack
Crypto

Not a Bitcoin owner? You're still fair game for a cryptomining attack

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

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Cryptomining malware affected 42% organisations worldwide in Feb
Malware

Cryptomining malware affected 42% organisations worldwide in Feb

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

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Check Point expands portfolio to continue fight against Gen V cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Check Point expands portfolio to continue fight against Gen V cyber attacks

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

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Check Point releases January's 'most wanted' malware
Malware

Check Point releases January's 'most wanted' malware

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

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
Parents beware! Malware may be hitchhiking on game apps
Malware

Parents beware! Malware may be hitchhiking on game apps

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

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
CheckPoint aims to tackle mental health issues using video games
Gaming

CheckPoint aims to tackle mental health issues using video games

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

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware
Distributed Denial of Service

Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware

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

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018