In today’s healthcare landscape, the integration of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices has revolutionized patient care. However, this technological advancement also introduces significant cyber security risks. One such threat has been highlighted by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security…
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January 2025’s Most Wanted Malware: FakeUpdates Continues to Dominate
Check Point Software’s latest threat index highlights that FakeUpdates continues to pose a significant threat in the cyber landscape, playing a crucial role in facilitating ransomware attacks. A recent investigation by security researchers revealed that an affiliate of RansomHub utilized…
A Safer Digital Future: Stopping AI-Fueled Cyber Scams for a more Secure Tomorrow
With Safer Internet Day this week, it’s hard not to feel a little extra concern about our kids’ online safety. Today, our children and young adults are living and breathing a digital world that’s evolving faster than ever—one where scammers…
Service Levels for MSSPs: Elevating Security-Specific Services
Introduction: The Critical Role of Service Levels in Managed Security Today’s managed service providers (MSPs) play a crucial role in safeguarding businesses against cyber threats. As the complexity and frequency of these threats increase exponentially, it’s becoming critical for MSPs…
Love Gone Phishy: Check Point Research Exposes Valentine’s Day Cyber Threats
Key Findings In January 2025, we observed over 18,000 new Valentine’s/love-related websites, marking a 5% increase compared to the previous month. Of these, 1 in 72 newly registered websites were identified as malicious or risky. Specifically focusing on Valentine’s-related websites,…
Breaking (Fire)Walls & Glass Ceilings: Women Leading Digital Revolution and Cyber Security’s Next Frontier
Cyber security is at the heart of today’s digital revolution, yet it remains one of the most male-dominated sectors in science and technology. Data from Zippia shows that while women hold 48% of roles in the broader workforce, they represent…
How Electric AI Strengthened Its Cloud Security with AI-Powered Solutions
Electric AI, a New York-based IT platform provider serving nearly 1,000 customers and over 55,000 end-users, faced the critical challenge of securing not only their own infrastructure but also protecting sensitive data across multiple industries. As a managed security provider…
Check Point Helps Gentera Secure the Financial Future of Millions
Gentera is built on the vision of eradicating financial exclusion and serves over 3.2 million clients across its subsidiaries in Mexico, Guatemala, and Peru. To help empower those with fewer financial resources, Gentera provides counseling and services around credit, insurance,…
New Facebook Copyright Infringement Phishing Campaign
Facebook is the most popular social network worldwide, outperforming every other competitor for reach and active users, according to Statista. Further, according to Sprout Social, Facebook is the third-most visited website following Google and YouTube. Thus, when a phishing campaign…
Check Point Software Collaborates with AppDirect to Offer Streamlined Cyber Security Solutions
Check Point Software and AppDirect, a B2B subscription commerce platform, have unveiled a strategic collaboration, allowing businesses to effortlessly obtain Check Point’s AI-powered cyber security solutions through the AppDirect marketplace. This partnership offers a unified procurement experience, ensuring more customers…
CPR Finds Threat Actors Already Leveraging DeepSeek and Qwen to Develop Malicious Content
Soon after the launch of AI models DeepSeek and Qwen, Check Point Research witnessed cyber criminals quickly shifting from ChatGPT to these new platforms to develop malicious content. Threat actors are sharing how to manipulate the models and show uncensored…
Check Point Ranks #1 in Threat Prevention Testing: Miercom 2025 Enterprise & Hybrid Mesh Firewall Report
For the third consecutive year, Check Point ranked #1 for security effectiveness in all categories of the Miercom Enterprise and Hybrid Mesh Firewall Report. This report includes two new metrics: SSE/SASE Threat Prevention and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs). Miercom’s independent,…
AI-Powered Security Management for the Hyperconnected World
Today’s security approach is siloed. Each deployed security tool is designed to provide a specific type of protection across different areas like the network, endpoints, email, and cloud environments. This hybrid methodology, often requiring dozens of systems, leads to several…
Check Point Ranks #1 in Threat Prevention Testing Miercom 2025 Enterprise & Hybrid Mesh Firewall Report
For the third consecutive year, Check Point ranked #1 for security effectiveness in all categories of the Miercom Enterprise and Hybrid Mesh Firewall Report. This report includes two new metrics: SSE/SASE Threat Prevention and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs). Miercom’s independent,…
Protect Your Organization from GenAI Risks with Harmony SASE
Love it or hate it, large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and other AI tools are reshaping the modern workplace. As AI becomes a critical part of daily work, establishing guardrails and deploying monitoring tools for these tools is critical.…
WAF Security Test Results – How Does Your Vendor Rate?
With cyber threats on the rise, organizations are increasingly concerned about their security posture. One area of prime concern is web applications and APIs that power key business processes. To protect mission-critical applications, efficient web application firewalls (WAFs) are required…
What DeepSeek’s R1 Model Means For AI Innovation and Enterprise Security
DeepSeek’s R1 model launch marks a significant milestone in AI accessibility, combining advanced reasoning capabilities with free, unlimited access. The platform’s explosive growth is evident—its mobile app topped the iOS App Store charts within 48 hours of release, indicating unprecedented…
The Journey to Autonomous Cyber Security
The evolution of cyber security is no longer just about reacting to threats; it is about staying perpetually ahead in a world defined by complexity and speed. Autonomous cyber security represents a bold, transformative leap into the future—where intelligent, AI-driven…
Check Point Software champions data privacy on International Data Protection Day
In recognition of International Data Protection Day, Check Point Software has underscored the critical importance of data privacy as a strategic priority for organizations worldwide. No longer merely a compliance obligation, data privacy has become a competitive advantage, reinforcing customer trust,…
Continuing to Pioneer Cyber Security Excellence and Shaping the Future
As a trusted leader in cyber security, Check Point proudly acknowledges its 2024 accolades from leading analysts and research firms. These accolades and recognitions showcase Check Point’s innovation and dedication to protecting the digital world and ensuring digital trust across…