Tag: Check Point Blog

Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Julia Rabinovich

Julia, can you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m a system architect in the Quantum Network Security Products department. My main responsibilities focus on building system solutions and related architectural work, but I’m also very passionate about promoting a…

CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service now Live on AWS Marketplace

We are excited to announce that CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service (WAFaaS) is now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace and verified as a “Deployed on AWS” solution. This release simplifies application and API protection for AWS customers. CloudGuard WAF was recognized…

AI-Driven Visibility with the Harmony SASE MCP

Enterprise security and networking teams need details fast, and we work hard to make sure your SASE admin experience is as streamlined as possible. But sometimes it’s better to integrate data into the tools you already use. Introducing the Harmony…

EchoLink and the Rise of Zero-Click AI Exploits

In an increasingly AI-powered enterprise landscape, the recent discovery of a zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot, dubbed EchoLink, should come as a stark warning for cyber security leaders. This isn’t just another flaw – it’s a new class of…

The Brain Behind Next-Generation Cyber Attacks

Introduction Last week, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) revealed a finding that caught the attention of both the AI and cybersecurity worlds. Their work tackled a lingering challenge: whether today’s leading large language models (LLMs) can independently carry out…

GitHub Abuse Engine: Stay One Step Ahead

In the dynamic world of cyber security, staying ahead of malicious actors is paramount. We are thrilled to introduce the GitHub Abuse Engine, a cutting-edge engine of ThreatCloud AI designed to detect and mitigate malicious abuse on GitHub. This engine leverages…

Microsoft Vulnerabilities Exposed by Check Point Research

Check Point Research uncovered six fresh vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, including one critical flaw with potential for wide-reaching impact. These weaknesses could trigger system crashes, enable arbitrary code execution, or expose sensitive data across networks. Following a responsible disclosure process,…

The Alarming Surge in Compromised Credentials in 2025

One of the most pressing cyber threats businesses face today is the rampant rise in compromised credentials. Data from Check Point External Risk Management (previously known as Cyberint), reveals a staggering 160% increase in compromised credentials so far in 2025…

Check Point Deploys Real-Time Threat Detection on Cardano Mainnet

Major banks are adopting public blockchains at an accelerating pace. Financial institutions are moving beyond pilot programs on private networks to live deployments on permissionless blockchains. Today, major financial institutions are issuing stablecoins and tokenizing real world assets (stocks, bonds,…

Cursor IDE: Persistent Code Execution via MCP Trust Bypass

CVE-2025-54136 –  MCPoison Key Insights Critical RCE Flaw in Popular AI-powered IDE Check Point Research uncovered a persistent remote code execution vulnerability in Cursor, a fast-growing AI-powered coding platform trusted by developers worldwide. MCP Vulnerability Cursor allows attackers to gain…

Real Enough to Fool You: The Evolution of Deepfakes

Not long ago, deepfakes were digital curiosities – convincing to some, glitchy to most, and often more meme than menace. Fast forward to 2025, and they’ve become fully weaponized, commercially available, and dangerously scalable. What began as clever video edits…

Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Sandy Venkataraman

 Sandy, can you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m someone who loves making people laugh, growing stronger every day—mentally and professionally—and leading a team I genuinely care about at Check Point. What led to your decision to join Check…

AI Shield: How Artificial Intelligence Protects Your Digital Life

Artificial intelligence, the unsung hero of modern cyber security, works tirelessly to protect our digital world. While AI’s creative capabilities are well-known, its most critical role is safeguarding data, privacy, and infrastructure from sophisticated cyber threats. As Albert Einstein wisely…