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Check Point to acquire SaaS discovery specialists Atmosec

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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Check Point Software Technologies acquires Atmosec to enhance its SaaS security offering and address security gaps in SaaS applications.
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OAIC 1H 2023 NDB Report: WatchGuard and Check Point response

Wed, 6th Sep 2023
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Management at Check Point Software and WatchGuard Technologies have responded regarding the OAIC 1H 2023 Notifiable Data Breaches Report.
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Qakbot cyber hacking operation revealed by Check Point and FBI

Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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FBI dismantles Qakbot cyber hacking operation, impacting 700k computers worldwide. The malware is highly adaptive and financially-driven.
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Check Point reveals 8% spike in global cyberattacks by mid-2023

Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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email security
Lockbit3 leads ransomware surge in the year's first half, while unconventional targets surface amid new attack patterns.
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Video: 10 minute IT Jams - An update from Check Point Software

Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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endpoint protection
Check Point Software's Security Engineering Manager, Sadiq Iqbal, discusses the company's cyber security solutions for the APAC market.
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Check Point acquires Security Service Edge firm Perimeter 81

Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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Check Point will help organisations accelerate the adoption of secure access across remote users, sites, cloud, data centres, and the internet.
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NSW MidCoast Council deploys Check Point Software

Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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Check Point Software has deployed comprehensive security architecture at MidCoast Council in New South Wales with Check Point Infinity.
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Check Point expands Zero-Phishing offering with AI-powered engine

Wed, 19th Jul 2023
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Check Point is expanding its Zero-Phishing offering with a new AI-powered engine to tackle the increasing threat of phishing attacks and brand spoofing.
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Check Point takes the lead on cloud-based security

Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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Check Point Software Technologies delivers on promise to provide top security for organisations worldwide, says new statement.
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Check Point reveals Trojan Qbot most prevalent malware of 2023

Wed, 12th Jul 2023
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Check Point Software Technologies reveals that the Trojan Qbot is the most prevalent malware of 2023, with SpinOk and ransomware also causing concern.
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Check Point's partner program in Australia to aid data sovereignty

Tue, 20th Jun 2023
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MSSP partners in Australia can now offer enhanced prevention-first email security to local customers with access to local data centres.
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MOVEit vulnerability weaponised in ransomware attack

Fri, 16th Jun 2023
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A MOVEit vulnerability has been weaponised in a ransomware attack, with Russian-affiliated group Clop exploiting the flaw.
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Check Point reveals top malware and vulnerabilities in April 2023

Tue, 16th May 2023
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Researchers uncovered a substantial Qbot malspam campaign distributed through malicious PDF files attached to emails seen in multiple languages.
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cybercriminals using Linktree to steal credentials

Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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Cybercriminals are using popular social media reference landing page, Linktree, to trick victims into giving up their credentials, warns Avanan.
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A sharp increase in cyberattacks on IoT devices: Check Point

Tue, 25th Apr 2023
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The first two months of 2023 have seen a 41% increase in the average number of weekly attacks per organisation targeting IoT devices compared to 2022.
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Critical unauthorised RCE vulnerability in MSMQ service

Tue, 18th Apr 2023
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The CVE-2023-21554  vulnerability allows an attacker to potentially execute code remotely and without authorisation.
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Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns

Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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Check Point Research has identified a growing trend on the dark web and hacking underground involving the theft and sale of stolen ChatGPT Premium accounts.
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New Emotet malware campaign bypasses Microsoft blocks

Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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A new Emotet campaign is bypassing Microsoft blocks to distribute malicious OneNote files, according to Check Point Software Technologies.
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New phishing method leveraging iCloud, PayPal, Google Docs

Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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Phishing attacks are evolving as hackers use legitimate services like PayPal and Google Docs to infiltrate inboxes, warns Avanan.
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Potential cheating vulnerabilities in Chess.com: Check Point

Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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Check Point Research identified security vulnerabilities in Chess.com, which, left unpatched, can be used to cheat and solve games without playing.