The digital realm faces unprecedented threats as cybercrime continues its relentless rise. According to Check Point Research, the second quarter of 2024 witnessed a staggering 30% increase in worldwide cyber-attacks, highlighting the critical need for safeguarding digital assets. Today, we…
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Check Point Software Recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Q4 2024
The digital realm faces unprecedented threats as cybercrime continues its relentless rise. According to Check Point Research, the second quarter of 2024 witnessed a staggering 30% increase in worldwide cyber-attacks, highlighting the critical need for safeguarding digital assets. Today, we…
Stay Safe This Prime Day: Check Point Identifies Rise in Phishing Attacks and Scam Emails
Highlights In the last 30 days, Check Point Research (CPR) has identified over 1,000 newly registered Amazon-related domains, with a staggering 88% of them deemed malicious or suspicious 1 of every 54 new Amazon-related domains includes the phrase “Amazon Prime,”…
Customers Praise Check Point CloudGuard WAF for Exceptional Web Application and API Security
An organization’s attack surface expands with its increasing business application programming interfaces (APIs), which require stronger protection than what traditional cybersecurity solutions offer. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) defend web applications and APIs against common attacks like structure query language (SQL)…
5,000 Fake Microsoft Emails that Your Employees Could Fall For
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In the technology sector, Microsoft stands out as the one of the most frequently impersonated brands. Scammers commonly pose as Microsoft employees or affiliated vendors, deceiving email recipients. According to the latest research findings from Harmony Email &…
How to Safeguard Your Systems from Linux CUPS Vulnerabilities
On September 23rd, a security researcher named Simone Margaritelli (evilSocket on X) disclosed 4 vulnerabilities in OpenPrinting Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), a modular printing system for Unix-like operating systems that enables users to manage printers and print jobs. Due…
Check Point Harmony Endpoint: Strategic Leader in Real-World Endpoint Protection
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, theoretical protection is not enough. Businesses need solutions that stand up to real-world threats, day in and day out. That’s why we’re proud to announce that Check Point Harmony Endpoint has been named a…
LINUX CUPS VULNERABILITIES
On September 23rd, a security researcher named Simone Margaritelli (evilSocket on X) disclosed 4 vulnerabilities in OpenPrinting Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), a modular printing system for Unix-like operating systems that enables users to manage printers and print jobs. Due…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Ana Perez Quiles
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, Check Point honors the history, traditions, and cultural diversity of the Hispanic and Latino community. We sat down with Ana Perez Quiles, Public Relations Manager, to learn…
Check Point Software Technologies: A Visionary Approach to Workspace Security
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses face unprecedented cybersecurity challenges. The rise of remote work, cloud adoption, and sophisticated cyber threats demand a robust, flexible, and user-friendly endpoint protection solution. Check Point Harmony Endpoint provides exactly this kind of…
The Cryptocurrency Drainer Hiding on Google Play
Executive Summary Check Point Research uncovered a new malicious crypto drainer app on Google Play designed to steal cryptocurrency. The first time a drainer has targeted mobile device users exclusively, this app used modern evasion techniques to avoid detection and…
AI: The New Frontier in Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure
In an era where digital threats loom large, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a powerful ally in protecting our vital systems. According to Check Point Research, from January to August 2024, the utilities sector, including critical infrastructure, ranked fifth in…
Cyber Security Leader vs Cyber Security Tag-along: How to Tell the Difference
Throughout history, many fascinating stories have been told about great leaders; Julius Caesar successfully turned Rome into a prosperous empire, and Napoleon Bonaparte famously commanded the French forces on the seas. In 100 BC and 1800, respectively, it was easier…
New Phishing Campaign Exploiting Google App Scripts: What Organizations Need to Know
Check Point Harmony Email Researchers have recently identified a concerning phishing campaign that spoofs Google Apps Script macros – a tool used to automate tasks in Google applications. Google Apps Script macros are popular due to their abilities to automate…
Check Point SASE: Triple Threat Protection for the New Perimeter
Securing the modern enterprise network is more complex than ever. Company data is migrating to the cloud, Software as a Service (SaaS) applications are the norm, and the workforce is increasingly working remotely. Securing these dynamic environments requires a new…
Cyber predators target vulnerable victims: Hackers blackmail hospitals, trade patient data and find partners through darknet ads
In a world of crime, expect no mercy. Cybercrime goes hard after its goal, which is most often financial gain. Hackers choose their victims accordingly, where they are most likely to succeed and where the most valuable data is located.…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Bill Diaz
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, Check Point honors the history, traditions, and cultural diversity of the Hispanic and Latino community. We’re kicking off by spotlighting Bill Diaz, Vice President of Vertical Solutions…
5 Steps to Building a Robust Cyber Resilience Framework
The reality of cyber security is simple – breaches will occur – and reactivity will always be the losing strategy. Having a cyber resilience framework shifts the focus from preventing attacks to ensuring readiness, mitigating impact, and driving a swift…
Check Point’s Quantum Leap: Integrating NIST PQC Standards
In our previous blog, “Living in a Post Quantum World,” we discussed the role cryptographic algorithms play in withstanding threats that may arise from the advanced computational abilities of quantum computers. As quantum technology evolves, it poses a significant threat…
The Unraveling of an Iranian Cyber Attack Against the Iraqi Government
Check Point Research discovered an elaborate cyber-attack against Iraqi governmental networks The installer used to deploy the malware bore the logo of the Iraqi General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, while the domains of compromised servers were related to…