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Locky ransomware is back as one of September's 'most wanted' malware
Malware

Locky ransomware is back as one of September's 'most wanted' malware

Locky ransomware rises by 11.5% in September, becoming one of 'September's Most Wanted' malware, driven by the Necurs botnet.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
ExpensiveWall signs users up to fraudulent SMS services
Malware

ExpensiveWall signs users up to fraudulent SMS services

Android users in the UK have been warned about a strain of malware, called ExpensiveWall, that can lead to fraudulent charges on their accounts.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017
Malware

6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017

Maya Horowitz, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point explores the major trends in global malware attacks during the first half of 2017.

By Maya Horowitz • 6 min read • Sat, 16th Sep 2017
Windows 10 security solutions powerless against 'bashware'
Malware

Windows 10 security solutions powerless against 'bashware'

Every security solution on the market may be completely powerless to stop a vulnerability that could allow any malware to bypass Windows 10 systems.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Inside the Check Point & IBM collaboration: What's in store for the future of cyber defence
Security Information and Event Management

Inside the Check Point & IBM collaboration: What's in store for the future of cyber defence

IBM and Check Point heighten cyber security defences, merging tech and intelligence to counteract escalating cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Check Point's latest threat research taken from data you can see in real time
Malware

Check Point's latest threat research taken from data you can see in real time

Check Point has taken the latest results from its Cyber Attack Trends: Mid Year Report from data that viewers can see happening in real time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Check Point's second quarter financials exceed highest end of projections
Cybersecurity

Check Point's second quarter financials exceed highest end of projections

Gil Shrewd says the company is rapt with the second quarter results, reporting the revenue growth to be healthy.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
How CopyCat netted $1.5m ad revenue from 14 million infected Android devices
Malware

How CopyCat netted $1.5m ad revenue from 14 million infected Android devices

The malware, called CopyCat, originally infected users in Southeast Asia but has since spread to Oceania, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Digital marketing agency unleashes Fireball malware on 250 million computers
Malware

Digital marketing agency unleashes Fireball malware on 250 million computers

A new browser hijacker malware called Fireball is taking over 250 million computers and has already infiltrated 20% of corporate networks worldwide.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Malicious apps discovered on Google Play - some lurking for more than a year
Malware

Malicious apps discovered on Google Play - some lurking for more than a year

Check Point, a security software company, has revealed that their researchers discovered another widespread malware campaign on Google Play.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
Hackers target subtitle files in major media players - including VLC
Malware

Hackers target subtitle files in major media players - including VLC

VLC, Kodi, Popcorn-Time and strem.io media players have vulnerabilities that allows attackers to take over your entire device.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes
Gaming

Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes

A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
VeloCloud launches SD-WAN ecosystem to stop breaches in their tracks
Firewalls

VeloCloud launches SD-WAN ecosystem to stop breaches in their tracks

VeloCloud strengthens SD-WAN Security Ecosystem with new Technology Partner Program and partnerships with IBM, Check Point, Fortinet and Zscaler.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
Hancitor climbs its way to the top of 'world's most wanted' malware families
Malware

Hancitor climbs its way to the top of 'world's most wanted' malware families

The Hancitor/Chanitor malware has rapidly climbed to be one of the top five 'world's most wanted' malware families for the first time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights

Check Point is the sixth member in the global Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), alongside Cisco, Fortinet, Intel Security, Palo Alto Networks and Symantec.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Check Point Software stories

Sententia talks IoT hacking, surveillance & modem backdoors at ASIAL Conference
Distributed Denial of Service

Sententia talks IoT hacking, surveillance & modem backdoors at ASIAL Conference

At the Security Exhibition and ASIAL conference, Sententia's Tony Vizza discussed the ease of hacking and how to fight back.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Check Point takes Critical Infrastructure Roadshow to NZ's main centres
Malware

Check Point takes Critical Infrastructure Roadshow to NZ's main centres

Check Point's Critical Infrastructure Roadshow brought together a dedicated of security partners to discuss problems, infrastructure & alliances.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Weekly Asia security roundup: Check Point, Mimecast, NEC and phishing attacks
Digital Signage

Weekly Asia security roundup: Check Point, Mimecast, NEC and phishing attacks

Phishing scams target Apple users as cybersecurity firms bolster Asia's digital defenses against growing threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017