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Christmas a special time for cyber criminals - Check Point
Ransomware

Christmas a special time for cyber criminals - Check Point

Check Point Software has released a statement to raise awareness among online gift shoppers to be cautious at all times and take the necessary precautions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022
Rocketship growth trajectory sees appointment at ExtraHop
Customer Experience

Rocketship growth trajectory sees appointment at ExtraHop

ExtraHop appoints Chris Scanlan as President and CCO to lead global sales and revenue strategy as the company looks to take the top spot for NDR.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Check Point reveals malware impacting 7% of all organisations
Malware

Check Point reveals malware impacting 7% of all organisations

This month saw keylogger AgentTesla take first place as the most widespread malware, impacting 7% of organisations worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Avanan finds hackers exploiting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Voice
Phishing

Avanan finds hackers exploiting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Voice

Researchers at Avanan, a Check Point Software Company, have shared some of the latest tactics hackers are deploying to take advantage of vulnerable consumers.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Scammers most likely to impersonate DHL – phishing report
Phishing

Scammers most likely to impersonate DHL – phishing report

DHL is the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks, with scammers accounting for 22% of all attempts worldwide, warns a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2022
Check Point launches new MSSP program to accelerate growth
Partner Programmes

Check Point launches new MSSP program to accelerate growth

Benefits include a fully integrated security portfolio, automated processes and access to hundreds of Check Point experts and researchers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022
SMBs embrace new tech but fail to invest in security - study
Supply Chain

SMBs embrace new tech but fail to invest in security - study

The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology in the world of hybrid working, many fail to prioritise security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022
August's top malware: Emotet knocked off top spot
Malware

August's top malware: Emotet knocked off top spot

FormBook is now the most prevalent malware, taking over from Emotet, which has held that position since its reappearance in January.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Check Point Software Technologies launches new Horizon innovation
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point Software Technologies launches new Horizon innovation

There is now a need for all organisations to have a security operations centre with 24/7 monitoring, response, and threat-hunting capabilities.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
Global retailer overhauls cybersecurity posture with Check Point
Firewalls

Global retailer overhauls cybersecurity posture with Check Point

Check Point has helped global shoe company Clarks overhaul its cybersecurity with a consolidated approach, improving security and saving costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2022
Check Point Research finds vulnerabilities in Xiaomi's mobile payment mechanism
EduTech

Check Point Research finds vulnerabilities in Xiaomi's mobile payment mechanism

Check Point Software uncovers vulnerabilities in Xiaomi's mobile payment system, potentially affecting up to 1 billion users. Fixes have been provided.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2022
Education sector seeing highest volumes of cyber attacks
EduTech

Education sector seeing highest volumes of cyber attacks

When breaking down the numbers to education attacks by region in July 2022, ANZ was the most heavily attacked.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Ransomware now impacts 1 out of 40 organisations a week
Malware

Ransomware now impacts 1 out of 40 organisations a week

Retailers and the wholesale sector saw the largest spike in ransomware attacks, with an alarming increase of 182%. .

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
LinkedIn, Microsoft top brands to be faked in phishing attempts
Phishing

LinkedIn, Microsoft top brands to be faked in phishing attempts

Social media platform LinkedIn has continued its reign as the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
Check Point reveals top malicious threats in June 2022
Malware

Check Point reveals top malicious threats in June 2022

New Android banking malware, MaliBot, emerges following FluBot takedown. It disguises itself as crypto mining apps and targets mobile banking users.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
Check Point and CCTV expert join forces to boost protection
Surveillance

Check Point and CCTV expert join forces to boost protection

The partnership will involve Check Point Quantum IoT Protect Nano Agent being embedded in Provision-ISR's CCTV cameras for on-device runtime protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

What's the story around cyber attackers and IoT devices?
Internet of Things

What's the story around cyber attackers and IoT devices?

IDC forecasts that the ANZ spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) will reach $24 billion in 2026, a compounded annual growth rate of 10% for 2021-26.

By Mark Baker • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022