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Check Point launches cyber security platform with autonomous threat prevention

Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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Check Point has launched its next-gen cyber security platform, Check Point R81, designed to simplify threat prevention across distributed networks.
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Securing the 'next normal' — Check Point's cybersecurity predictions for 2021

Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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COVID-19 attacks, malware developments, and threats to 5G and IoT will be key security concerns in 2021, says Check Point.
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2020's most wanted malware: Trickbot and Emotet trojans driving spike in ransomware attacks

Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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Trickbot and Emotet are being used to distribute ransomware against hospitals globally, according to research from Check Point.
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Microsoft is most imitated brand for phishing attacks in Q3

Tue, 20th Oct 2020
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Microsoft is the most imitated brand in phishing campaigns, accounting for 19% of all brand phishing attempts in Q3, according to Check Point Research.
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NVIDIA backs the future of hardware-based zero trust security

Thu, 8th Oct 2020
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
NVIDIA partners with Check Point to strengthen zero trust security at GTC2020, using BlueField-2 DPUs for data center performance and protection.
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Ransomware attacks skyrocketed in past three months - Check Point

Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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Ransomware attacks surged 50% in the past three months, with Ryuk targeting 20 organisations weekly and healthcare becoming the most attacked US sector.
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Check Point acquires Odo Security to bolster remote security offering

Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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Check Point Software has acquired cloud-based remote security company Odo Security for an estimated $30m, enhancing its remote security capabilities.
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Interview: Check Point profiles 5 battles that SOC teams face in 2020

Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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Check Point has been setting the standard for cybersecurity for 27 years. We spoke to their cybersecurity evangelist to learn more.
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Check Point rolls out email protection SaaS in ANZ

Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
Check Point Software Technologies has this week launched a new cybersecurity offering designed for cloud-based emails and office suite applications.
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Check Point brings cybersecurity training to more with free edX courses

Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
Check Point Software has partnered with edX to offer free online cybersecurity courses and help close the skills gap.
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Reports suggest spike in vaccine-related phishing campaigns

Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
COVID-19 phishing campaigns are exploiting hopes for a vaccine, with email being the primary method of attack, says Check Point research.
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Google and Amazon overtake Apple as most imitated brands - Check Point

Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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Google and Amazon were the most imitated brands in phishing attempts for the second quarter of 2020, according to Check Point.
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OkCupid website and app found to have significant security flaws

Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
Security flaws have been discovered in OkCupid's website and app by Check Point Research, potentially jeopardising users' data and messages.
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Check Point catches new form of Joker malware targeting Google Play Store

Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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google
'Joker' malware hides in Android apps, evading Google Play Store protections to capture user information, warns Check Point.
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Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted

Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A new report from Canalys indicates investment in cybersecurity has increased 9.7% - but worsening economic conditions could turn the statistic around.
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Check Point launches CloudGuard for advanced cloud security

Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Check Point launches CloudGuard to fortify cloud operations against advanced cyber threats, ensuring agile security.
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New phishing campaign disguises malware as CV attachments

Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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email security
It comes as resume or CV-themed scams have doubled in the past two months, with one out of every 450 malicious files reported involving CVs.
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Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign

Fri, 8th May 2020
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email security
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government
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cyber espionage
Naikon's primary method is exploit the trust and diplomatic relations between departments and governments to increase the chances of its attack succeeding.
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How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms

Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The gang succeeded in its campaign by manipulating email correspondences, registering lookalike domains, and cashing out in phases.
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Check Point discovers new double extortion ransomeware tactic

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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ransomware
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Check Point reveals a chilling new double extortion ransomware tactic where hackers threaten to leak stolen data unless ransoms are paid.