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Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted
Firewalls

Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted

A new report from Canalys indicates investment in cybersecurity has increased 9.7% - but worsening economic conditions could turn the statistic around.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2020
Check Point launches CloudGuard for advanced cloud security
DevOps

Check Point launches CloudGuard for advanced cloud security

Check Point launches CloudGuard to fortify cloud operations against advanced cyber threats, ensuring agile security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
New phishing campaign disguises malware as CV attachments
Malware

New phishing campaign disguises malware as CV attachments

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign
Email Security

Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign

Naikon's primary method is exploit the trust and diplomatic relations between departments and governments to increase the chances of its attack succeeding.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms
Phishing

How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms

The gang succeeded in its campaign by manipulating email correspondences, registering lookalike domains, and cashing out in phases.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
Check Point discovers new double extortion ransomeware tactic
Malware

Check Point discovers new double extortion ransomeware tactic

Check Point reveals a chilling new double extortion ransomware tactic where hackers threaten to leak stolen data unless ransoms are paid.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks
Phishing

Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks

Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point's Q1 2020 report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
All the winners from Microsoft's 20/20 security awards
Microsoft

All the winners from Microsoft's 20/20 security awards

Microsoft's Security 20/20 partner awards, recognising 16 security categories, celebrated global innovation amidst pandemic-related news.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020
Zoom meetings infiltrated by hackers - Check Point
Unified Communications

Zoom meetings infiltrated by hackers - Check Point

Check Point Research found hackers could eavesdrop on Zoom meetings by generating and verifying Zoom meeting IDs.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Check Point report highlights latest cyber-threats worldwide
Distributed Denial of Service

Check Point report highlights latest cyber-threats worldwide

Check Point Research's 2020 Cyber Security Report reveals rising threats such as cryptominers, botnets, and targeted ransomware against global organisations.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
Kaspersky named top dog in Canalys channel satisfaction report
Firewalls

Kaspersky named top dog in Canalys channel satisfaction report

The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction after achieving the highest overall rating against 10 others.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email
Email Security

Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email

Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Check Point signs new distributor for Aussie SMB market
Cybersecurity

Check Point signs new distributor for Aussie SMB market

Check Point Software Technologies has partnered with Aria Technologies to distribute its cybersecurity solutions to the Australian SMB market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2019
September's top malware, Emotet botnet strikes again – Check Point
Malware

September's top malware, Emotet botnet strikes again – Check Point

Check Point's researchers report that the notorious botnet has been reactivated and is spreading active campaigns again.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found
Endpoint Protection

Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found

A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware
Malware

Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware

Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point
Malware

Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point

Check Point's mid-year report highlights a 50% rise in mobile banking malware attacks, yet cryptominers see a decline in activity in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Family Zone & Check Point take cyber safety to schools
Cybersecurity

Family Zone & Check Point take cyber safety to schools

The two companies say there are more than 2500 private and independent schools across Australia, many of which are looking for cyber safety solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019

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