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Rocketship growth trajectory sees appointment at ExtraHop

Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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ExtraHop appoints Chris Scanlan as President and CCO to lead global sales and revenue strategy as the company looks to take the top spot for NDR.
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Check Point reveals malware impacting 7% of all organisations

Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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This month saw keylogger AgentTesla take first place as the most widespread malware, impacting 7% of organisations worldwide.
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Avanan finds hackers exploiting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Voice

Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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Researchers at Avanan, a Check Point Software Company, have shared some of the latest tactics hackers are deploying to take advantage of vulnerable consumers.
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Scammers most likely to impersonate DHL – phishing report

Wed, 26th Oct 2022
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DHL is the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks, with scammers accounting for 22% of all attempts worldwide, warns a new report.
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Check Point launches new MSSP program to accelerate growth

Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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Benefits include a fully integrated security portfolio, automated processes and access to hundreds of Check Point experts and researchers.
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SMBs embrace new tech but fail to invest in security - study

Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology in the world of hybrid working, many fail to prioritise security.
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August's top malware: Emotet knocked off top spot

Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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FormBook is now the most prevalent malware, taking over from Emotet, which has held that position since its reappearance in January.
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Check Point Software Technologies launches new Horizon innovation

Thu, 15th Sep 2022
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There is now a need for all organisations to have a security operations centre with 24/7 monitoring, response, and threat-hunting capabilities.
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Global retailer overhauls cybersecurity posture with Check Point

Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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Check Point has helped global shoe company Clarks overhaul its cybersecurity with a consolidated approach, improving security and saving costs.
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Check Point Research finds vulnerabilities in Xiaomi's mobile payment mechanism

Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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Check Point Software uncovers vulnerabilities in Xiaomi's mobile payment system, potentially affecting up to 1 billion users. Fixes have been provided.
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Education sector seeing highest volumes of cyber attacks

Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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When breaking down the numbers to education attacks by region in July 2022, ANZ was the most heavily attacked.
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Ransomware now impacts 1 out of 40 organisations a week

Fri, 29th Jul 2022
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Retailers and the wholesale sector saw the largest spike in ransomware attacks, with an alarming increase of 182%. .
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LinkedIn, Microsoft top brands to be faked in phishing attempts

Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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Social media platform LinkedIn has continued its reign as the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Research.
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Check Point reveals top malicious threats in June 2022

Fri, 15th Jul 2022
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New Android banking malware, MaliBot, emerges following FluBot takedown. It disguises itself as crypto mining apps and targets mobile banking users.
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Check Point and CCTV expert join forces to boost protection

Thu, 26th May 2022
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The partnership will involve Check Point Quantum IoT Protect Nano Agent being embedded in Provision-ISR's CCTV cameras for on-device runtime protection.
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Check Point appoints Les Williamson as managing director for Australia & New Zealand

Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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Check Point has appointed Les Williamson as managing director for Australia and New Zealand, responsible for driving new business and revenue expansion.
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Check Point appoints Les Williamson as Managing director

Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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Check Point appoints Les Williamson as new managing director for Australia and New Zealand, responsible for driving new business and revenue growth.
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Check Point discovers security flaw in major NFT marketplace

Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
Check Point Research has identified a security flaw in Rarible, an NFT marketplace with over two million active users.
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LinkedIn most imitated in global phishing attacks - report

Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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Cybersecurity company Check Point Software says phishing attacks targeted towards LinkedIn jumped by 44% in 2022 Q1.
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Check Point Software supports Rakia mission to space

Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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Check Point Software is supporting the Rakia Israeli space mission by hosting communication to the specialised control centre.