In 2024, ninety-two percent of healthcare organizations contended with at least one cyber attack. As a result, over 276 million patient records were compromised, translating to the compromise of roughly 758,000 records every single day. Victims of medical identity theft…
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AI, Agents, and the Future of Cyber Security
In just a few short years, the breakneck speed of advancements in AI have transformed nearly every industry, including cyber security. The pace of acceleration has forced IT and business leaders to rethink approaches to some of the most sensitive…
Ransomware Reloaded: Why 2025 Is the Most Dangerous Year Yet
May 12 marks Anti-Ransomware Day, a global awareness initiative created by INTERPOL and Kaspersky to commemorate the 2017 WannaCry outbreak. That infamous ransomware campaign crippled hundreds of thousands of systems worldwide, from UK hospitals to global logistics networks, and its…
April 2025 Malware Spotlight: FakeUpdates Dominates as Multi-Stage Campaigns Blend Commodity Malware with Stealth
Cyber criminals are raising the stakes. This month, researchers uncovered a sophisticated, multi-stage malware campaign delivering some of the most prevalent commodity malware—AgentTesla, Remcos, and XLoader—via stealthy techniques designed to evade detection. Meanwhile, FakeUpdates retains its top spot in the…
Check Point Wins “Best Threat Prevention Vendor of the Year” at GISEC 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Check Point Software Technologies has been named Best Threat Prevention Vendor of the Year by Cyber Strategists at GISEC 2025! This award recognizes organizations that lead the way in proactive cyber defense—identifying, stopping, and staying…
Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Tom De Laet
Tom, can you tell us a bit about yourself? Currently I have the privilege of leading the Incident Response Team for EMEA at Check Point, based in Belgium, where I live with my wife and two daughters. My journey into…
Check Point Named Cloud Security Innovator of the Year by ITP.NET at GISEC 2025
We’re proud to share that Check Point Software Technologies has been named Cloud Security Innovator of the Year by ITP.NET at GISEC 2025! Presented as part of the Security Leadership Awards, this honor celebrates organizations that are pushing boundaries in…
DragonForce Ransomware: Redefining Hybrid Extortion in 2025
The ransomware world isn’t just evolving—it’s fragmenting, decentralizing, and growing more dangerous. In this volatile landscape, DragonForce is emerging as one of the most intriguing and threatening actors of 2025. Born from possible hacktivist roots and now fully immersed in…
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Voice Phishing Scam
Overview: Check Point researchers have identified a new phishing campaign that exploits Microsoft’s “Dynamics 365 Customer Voice,” a customer relationship management software product. It’s often used to record customer calls, monitor customer reviews, share surveys and track feedback. Microsoft 365…
Secure Coding in DevOps: Shifting Left for Stronger Security
In today’s rapidly evolving DevOps environment, the drive for speed often inadvertently amplifies security risks, leaving applications exposed to costly breaches. With global breach costs averaging $4.8 million last year, according to IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report…
Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Shila Elisha-Aloni
Shila, can you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m an HR Partner for EMEA. I’m 33-years-old, a proud mom to Naomi and married to Yonatan, and we live in a small kibbutz in the north of Israel. I hold a…
AI Security Report 2025: Understanding threats and building smarter defenses
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in business operations, it’s also reshaping how cyber threats evolve. The same technologies helping organizations improve efficiency and automate decision-making are now being co-opted and weaponized by threat actors. The inaugural edition of…
Elevating MSSP Managed Security Services with Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
In today’s rapidly evolving cyber security landscape, managed security service providers (MSSPs) must continuously innovate to meet the growing demands of their clients. As an MSSP, one powerful way to enhance your service portfolio and deliver exceptional value is by…
Check Point CloudGuard WAF Wins American Business Award for Cyber Security
We’re proud to announce that Check Point CloudGuard has been named a Silver Stevie Award winner in the Best Cloud Security Solution category at the 2025 American Business Awards! This prestigious recognition reflects CloudGuard’s impact in enabling secure, scalable, and…
Rising Mobile Threats: Closing the Security Gap in Your Organization’s Device Strategy
As advanced mobile threats become more prevalent, it’s crucial for organizations to understand that mobile devices have become significant targets for cyber criminals. With the growing reliance on mobile communication and remote work by both businesses and government agencies, attackers…
Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Anthony Gallo
Anthony, can you tell us a bit about yourself? I am originally from New Jersey, but currently live in South Carolina. I am an attorney on the Check Point team covering the Americas, working closely with many different business units…
Check Point and Illumio Partner to Accelerate Zero Trust with Proactive Threat Prevention and Microsegmentation
Dynamic hybrid data center cloud environments are growing, leading to a larger attack surface. The mix of on-premises and multiple cloud platforms creates complex interconnections that are hard to monitor. Traditional network segmentation is insufficient as workloads move fluidly between…
Securing the Hybrid Workforce in the Age of AI: 5 Priorities for 2025
Generative AI is transforming the modern workplace. It offers new opportunities but also unprecedented risks, such as industrial-scale exploit production and data leaks through employee use of GenAI tools. In 2025, defending a hybrid workforce means adapting fast, securing smarter,…
Cyber Criminals Exploit Pope Francis Death to Launch Global Scams
Following Pope Francis’ death, as is common with global events of this nature, cyber criminals have launched a variety of malicious campaigns. This tactic isn’t new—cyber attackers have long exploited major world events, from the passing of Queen Elizabeth II…
Introducing ATAM 360°: Your Comprehensive Cyber Security Package
At Check Point, comprehensive cyber security with unmatched support is a top priority. We’re excited to introduce ATAM 360°, Check Point’s newly enhanced Advanced Technical Account Management (ATAM), a subscription-based service customized to your organization’s needs, with a designated engineer…