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Trickbot takes top malware spot in Australia, Emotet returns

Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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Trickbot and Emotet have topped the list of the most prevalent malware in Australia, according to new analysis from Check Point Research.
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Cyberattacks increased by 50% in 2021, peaking in December due to Log4J exploits

Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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Cyberattacks increased by 50% in 2021, peaking in December due to Log4J exploits, according to new research from Check Point Software.
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New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification

Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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New Zloader malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification, targeting over 2,000 victims in 111 countries.
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New botnet uncovered known for sextortion and crypto-jacking

Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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Check Point Research is warning of a new variant of Phorpiex, a botnet known for sextortion and crypto-jacking.
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Trickbot rebirths Emotet: 140,000 victims in 149 countries

Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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There is potential for increased ransomware attacks due to new Emotet samples spreading through Trickbot, according to Check Point Research.
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Check Point named a major player in endpoint security

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Check Point Software Technologies has been recognized as a Major Player by IDC in the worldwide modern endpoint security market.
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Security flaw identified in smartphone chip used in Android devices

Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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Flaws in smartphone chip used in 37% of world's smartphones could enable eavesdropping or hiding malicious code, says Check Point Research.
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Phishing emails double in November as COVID-19 spurs hacker appetite

Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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Coronavirus is responsible for the increase in hacker appetite, as shoppers rely more on e-shopping this year to practice social distancing.
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Check Point named Leader in Network Firewalls for 22nd time

Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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Check Point Software Technologies has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls for the 22nd time.
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Scammers using Google Ads to steal $500k of cryptocurrency

Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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Scammers are using Google Ads to steal cryptocurrency, with over $500k worth stolen in just a few days, according to Check Point Research.
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Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report

Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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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.
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Cyberattacks on organisations worldwide surge 40% in 2021

Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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Cyberattacks on organizations worldwide surged 40% in 2021, with September breaking records for weekly attacks, according to Check Point Software.
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Check Point and Alkira alliance to bring enterprise-class security to cloud workloads

Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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Alkira and Check Point form technology alliance to offer Check Point's CloudGuard firewalls in Alkira's Cloud Network infrastructure.
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WhatsApp security vulnerability could have exploited two billions users

Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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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.
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Check Point acquires cloud email and collaboration security firm

Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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Organisations can modernise legacy solutions with email security as-a-service and protect cloud email and collaboration suites from sophisticated attacks.
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Australia's largest cybersecurity firm Tesserent expands to NZ - Hamish Soper appointed senior partner

Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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Australia's largest listed cybersecurity company, Tesserent, expands to New Zealand, creating a new entity and appointing new senior leadership in the region.
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Surge in fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates on darknet following delta outbreak

Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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Surge in fake vaccination certificate sellers on Telegram, with Check Point Research reporting a 257% increase. Prices dropping to as low as $100.
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More than a third of global organisations have experienced ransomware — report

Fri, 13th Aug 2021
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The report found increasing instances of ransomware victims experiencing multiple breach events, as well as a rise in the average ransom payment.
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Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%

Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49

Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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New malware strain targets MacOS users, stealing information. Hackers can buy licenses for $49 on the Darknet. Spoofed emails used to trick victims.