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Check Point reveals top malware and vulnerabilities in April 2023
Malware

Check Point reveals top malware and vulnerabilities in April 2023

Researchers uncovered a substantial Qbot malspam campaign distributed through malicious PDF files attached to emails seen in multiple languages.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023
cybercriminals using Linktree to steal credentials
Cybersecurity

cybercriminals using Linktree to steal credentials

Cybercriminals are using popular social media reference landing page, Linktree, to trick victims into giving up their credentials, warns Avanan.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023
A sharp increase in cyberattacks on IoT devices: Check Point
EduTech

A sharp increase in cyberattacks on IoT devices: Check Point

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.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Apr 2023
Critical unauthorised RCE vulnerability in MSMQ service
Cybersecurity

Critical unauthorised RCE vulnerability in MSMQ service

The CVE-2023-21554  vulnerability allows an attacker to potentially execute code remotely and without authorisation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2023
Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns
Physical Security

Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns

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.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023
New Emotet malware campaign bypasses Microsoft blocks
Malware

New Emotet malware campaign bypasses Microsoft blocks

A new Emotet campaign is bypassing Microsoft blocks to distribute malicious OneNote files, according to Check Point Software Technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2023
New phishing method leveraging iCloud, PayPal, Google Docs
Phishing

New phishing method leveraging iCloud, PayPal, Google Docs

Phishing attacks are evolving as hackers use legitimate services like PayPal and Google Docs to infiltrate inboxes, warns Avanan.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2023
Potential cheating vulnerabilities in Chess.com: Check Point
Gaming

Potential cheating vulnerabilities in Chess.com: Check Point

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

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023
Check Point finds potential cybercrime scenarios in ChatGPT4
Malware

Check Point finds potential cybercrime scenarios in ChatGPT4

Check Point analysed ChatGPT4 and released five scenarios that threat actors can exploit to streamline malicious efforts faster and more precisely.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023
Check Point reveals top threats and targeted industries for February 2023
Malware

Check Point reveals top threats and targeted industries for February 2023

Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for February 2023, highlighting the return of the Remcos Trojan to the top ten list.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
ExtraHop appoints Sylvia Go as APJ Channel Director
Customer Experience

ExtraHop appoints Sylvia Go as APJ Channel Director

ExtraHop hires Sylvia Go as AVP Channel, APAC & Japan to develop innovative programs to strengthen their channel sales strategy in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Check Point, Samsung partner to elevate mobile security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point, Samsung partner to elevate mobile security

The move to mass remote working saw the mobile attack surface expand dramatically, resulting in 97% of organisations facing mobile threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
Christmas a special time for cyber criminals - Check Point
Ransomware

Christmas a special time for cyber criminals - Check Point

Check Point Software has released a statement to raise awareness among online gift shoppers to be cautious at all times and take the necessary precautions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022
Rocketship growth trajectory sees appointment at ExtraHop
Customer Experience

Rocketship growth trajectory sees appointment at ExtraHop

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.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Check Point reveals malware impacting 7% of all organisations
Malware

Check Point reveals malware impacting 7% of all organisations

This month saw keylogger AgentTesla take first place as the most widespread malware, impacting 7% of organisations worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Avanan finds hackers exploiting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Voice
Phishing

Avanan finds hackers exploiting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Voice

Researchers at Avanan, a Check Point Software Company, have shared some of the latest tactics hackers are deploying to take advantage of vulnerable consumers.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

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Check Point hires two new cybersecurity experts in New Zealand
Check Point Software

Check Point hires two new cybersecurity experts in New Zealand

Cybersecurity firm Check Point has hired two senior team members, Regan Burke as channel account manager and Steve Wotten as major account manager.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Mar 2023
Telstra, Check Point deliver cybersecurity tools for SMBs
Cybersecurity

Telstra, Check Point deliver cybersecurity tools for SMBs

The enhanced cyber protection joint offer now includes solutions for email and collaboration, helping to address some key risks for small business owners. .

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2022