Check Point Software stories - Page 16
Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes
Thu, 4th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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health education
A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.
VeloCloud launches SD-WAN ecosystem to stop breaches in their tracks
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
VeloCloud strengthens SD-WAN Security Ecosystem with new Technology Partner Program and partnerships with IBM, Check Point, Fortinet and Zscaler.
Hancitor climbs its way to the top of 'world's most wanted' malware families
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Hancitor/Chanitor malware has rapidly climbed to be one of the top five 'world's most wanted' malware families for the first time.
Weekly Asia security roundup: Check Point, Mimecast, NEC and phishing attacks
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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digital signage
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displays
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mailguard
Phishing scams target Apple users as cybersecurity firms bolster Asia's digital defenses against growing threats.
Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threat
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cyber threat alliance
Check Point is the sixth member in the global Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), alongside Cisco, Fortinet, Intel Security, Palo Alto Networks and Symantec.
Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.
Check Point uncovers new ransomware threat using images and social media
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Security researchers have discovered a new attack vector, named ImageGate, that embeds malware in image files on social media platforms.
Report finds malware downloads rise 900% - that's one every 81 seconds
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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.
Employees download new malware every four seconds, says Check Point
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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threat landscape
Check Point report: Employees unwittingly download new malware every four seconds, posing a stark threat to global cyber security.
Cybertech conference highlights rise in APAC cyber attacks
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Cyber attacks on APAC companies rise from 160 to 1,667 in four months, with Locky ransomware partly to blame. #cybersecurity.
Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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microsoft azure
Check Point pioneers a new cloud IT security era with its advanced threat prevention and unified management across all cloud platforms.
Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.
Check Point uncovers new vulnerabilities affecting millions of devices
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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quadrooter
Over 900 million Android smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to four new vulnerabilities, according to researchers from Check Point Software.
Check Point research: 2300 active global malware families - and they're growing fast
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
The amount of global malware families just keeps going, with an increase of 15% in May 2016, totalling 2300 unique and active malware families.
Check Point warns against email scammers posing as utility bills
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware spread via fake utility bills is being reported by the Check Point Incident Response Team. The campaign uses realistic looking emails.
Check Point rolls out email protection solution for Office 365 users
Wed, 18th May 2016
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cloud services
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email
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zero day malware
Check Point expands SandBlast Zero-Day protection, preventing latest malware from reaching Microsoft Office 365 email customers.
Check Point Software & RAD develop cybersecurity platforms for power providers and utilities operators
Mon, 16th May 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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rad
The Check Point Software Technologies and RAD joint ventures to develop a cybersecurity programme designed to protect national utility assets.
Check Point brings advanced threat protection to SMBs and enterprises
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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smb
Check Point has launched a range of advanced threat prevention platforms to combat the growing frequency of cyber attacks.
Menlo Security teams up with Check Point to target email malware
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
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menlo security
Menlo Security partners with Check Point to integrate Isolation Platform with vSEC Virtual Edition Gateways, aiming to eliminate web and email malware.
The next generation of APTs: Highly successful but surprisingly simple
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
The number and reach of cyber threats continues to grow, and, contrary to popular belief, even highly effective attacks can be very unsophisticated.