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Trickbot rebirths Emotet: 140,000 victims in 149 countries
Malware

Trickbot rebirths Emotet: 140,000 victims in 149 countries

There is potential for increased ransomware attacks due to new Emotet samples spreading through Trickbot, according to Check Point Research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Check Point named a major player in endpoint security
Endpoint Protection

Check Point named a major player in endpoint security

Check Point Software Technologies has been recognized as a Major Player by IDC in the worldwide modern endpoint security market.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Security flaw identified in smartphone chip used in Android devices
Semiconductors

Security flaw identified in smartphone chip used in Android devices

Flaws in smartphone chip used in 37% of world's smartphones could enable eavesdropping or hiding malicious code, says Check Point Research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Phishing emails double in November as COVID-19 spurs hacker appetite
Phishing

Phishing emails double in November as COVID-19 spurs hacker appetite

Coronavirus is responsible for the increase in hacker appetite, as shoppers rely more on e-shopping this year to practice social distancing.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Check Point named Leader in Network Firewalls for 22nd time
Hyperscale

Check Point named Leader in Network Firewalls for 22nd time

Check Point Software Technologies has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls for the 22nd time.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
Scammers using Google Ads to steal $500k of cryptocurrency
Crypto

Scammers using Google Ads to steal $500k of cryptocurrency

Scammers are using Google Ads to steal cryptocurrency, with over $500k worth stolen in just a few days, according to Check Point Research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Nov 2021
Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report
Malware

Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report

CPR observed a concerning increase of various malware impacting New Zealanders, with 16 additional malware families tied at tenth place for the month.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Cyberattacks on organisations worldwide surge 40% in 2021
Health Technologies

Cyberattacks on organisations worldwide surge 40% in 2021

Cyberattacks on organizations worldwide surged 40% in 2021, with September breaking records for weekly attacks, according to Check Point Software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021
Check Point and Alkira alliance to bring enterprise-class security to cloud workloads
Hyperscale

Check Point and Alkira alliance to bring enterprise-class security to cloud workloads

Alkira and Check Point form technology alliance to offer Check Point's CloudGuard firewalls in Alkira's Cloud Network infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
WhatsApp security vulnerability could have exploited two billions users
Cybersecurity

WhatsApp security vulnerability could have exploited two billions users

Security vulnerability in WhatsApp's image filter function could have affected over two billion users worldwide. Users advised to update their apps.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2021
Check Point acquires cloud email and collaboration security firm
Data Loss Prevention

Check Point acquires cloud email and collaboration security firm

Organisations can modernise legacy solutions with email security as-a-service and protect cloud email and collaboration suites from sophisticated attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
Australia's largest cybersecurity firm Tesserent expands to NZ - Hamish Soper appointed senior partner
Cybersecurity

Australia's largest cybersecurity firm Tesserent expands to NZ - Hamish Soper appointed senior partner

Australia's largest listed cybersecurity company, Tesserent, expands to New Zealand, creating a new entity and appointing new senior leadership in the region.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
Surge in fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates on darknet following delta outbreak
Dark Net

Surge in fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates on darknet following delta outbreak

Surge in fake vaccination certificate sellers on Telegram, with Check Point Research reporting a 257% increase. Prices dropping to as low as $100.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
More than a third of global organisations have experienced ransomware — report
Malware

More than a third of global organisations have experienced ransomware — report

The report found increasing instances of ransomware victims experiencing multiple breach events, as well as a rise in the average ransom payment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%
Malware

Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%

Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49
Malware

New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49

New malware strain targets MacOS users, stealing information. Hackers can buy licenses for $49 on the Darknet. Spoofed emails used to trick victims.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jul 2021
Microsoft tops list for most imitated brands for phishing attempts
Phishing

Microsoft tops list for most imitated brands for phishing attempts

Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand for phishing attempts, with 45% of attacks in Q2 2021, according to Check Point Software.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2021
SonicWall ransomware attack 'should have been avoided'
Malware

SonicWall ransomware attack 'should have been avoided'

SonicWall warns customers of ransomware campaign on legacy firmware, urging them to disconnect devices from the network immediately.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021