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Check Point uncovers new ransomware threat using images and social media

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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Security researchers have discovered a new attack vector, named ImageGate, that embeds malware in image files on social media platforms.
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Check Point offers free cybersecurity checkups to Victorian businesses

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Check Point Software Technologies is offering free, confidential cybersecurity checkups to Victorian enterprises and government departments.
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Report finds malware downloads rise 900% - that's one every 81 seconds

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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An organisation can get hit by malware 971 times per hour - or 23,304 times per day. And every 81 seconds, a known malware is downloaded.
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Local Check Point channel leading way with new threat-as-a-service offerings

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Check Point's ANZ partners will be first in the world to market with new channel-driven threat-as-a-service offerings providing threat cloud services.
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Employees download new malware every four seconds, says Check Point

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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Check Point report: Employees unwittingly download new malware every four seconds, posing a stark threat to global cyber security.
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Check Point to host Australian channel partners in Israel

Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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Check Point is partnering with Arrow ECS to host its inaugural Australia Channel Partner Trip to Israel next week.
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Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Check Point pioneers a new cloud IT security era with its advanced threat prevention and unified management across all cloud platforms.
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Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.
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Check Point appoints new ANZ director of distribution & SMB

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Check Point Software has appointed Kash Sharma as the company's new director of distribution and SMB for Australia and New Zealand.
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Craig McGregor promoted to top Aussie channel role for Check Point

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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Check Point has promoted Craig McGregor to head up its Australian channel as the vendor looks to increase share and help partners increase revenue.
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Check Point uncovers new vulnerabilities affecting millions of devices

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Over 900 million Android smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to four new vulnerabilities, according to researchers from Check Point Software.
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Check Point's new Technical Assistance Centres complement channel partners

Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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Check Point has announced a new Technical Assistance Centre (TAC), 24x7 Incident Response Services for customers & channel partners in the ANZ region.
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Check Point research: 2300 active global malware families - and they're growing fast

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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The amount of global malware families just keeps going, with an increase of 15% in May 2016, totalling 2300 unique and active malware families.
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Check Point warns against email scammers posing as utility bills

Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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Ransomware spread via fake utility bills is being reported by the Check Point Incident Response Team. The campaign uses realistic looking emails.
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Photo gallery: Duo resellers board the sushi train

Mon, 30th May 2016
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Duo and Check Point treated their resellers to a fun 'Japanese style' evening out in Auckland recently - and we have the evidence...
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Check Point rolls out email protection solution for Office 365 users

Wed, 18th May 2016
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Check Point expands SandBlast Zero-Day protection, preventing latest malware from reaching Microsoft Office 365 email customers.
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It's about time Australian businesses invested in cyber security

Tue, 17th May 2016
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Cyber crime costs Australia over $1 billion annually, but many businesses fail to publicly acknowledge breaches.
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Check Point Software & RAD develop cybersecurity platforms for power providers and utilities operators

Mon, 16th May 2016
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The Check Point Software Technologies and RAD joint ventures to develop a cybersecurity programme designed to protect national utility assets.
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Protecting critical infrastructure comes down to three key things

Wed, 11th May 2016
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Cybersecurity trifecta: IT vigilance, insider threat awareness, and robust equipment defenses key to safeguarding infrastructure.
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Check Point brings advanced threat protection to SMBs and enterprises

Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Check Point has launched a range of advanced threat prevention platforms to combat the growing frequency of cyber attacks.