Researchers discovered a revival of the Qbot malware, which was detected in phishing attempts directed at the hospitality industry. Meanwhile, downloader FakeUpdates jumped into first place Our latest Global Threat Index for December 2023 saw researchers identify the resurrection of…
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Alkem Laboratories Future-Proofs Security Infrastructure with Check Point Software Technologies
Alkem Laboratories is a leading pharmaceutical company with over 23 manufacturing facilities in India and the United States of America. For over 50 years, Alkem has focused their 500 scientists working across five R&D centers on innovations aligned with the…
IoT – The key to connected care excellence
Antoinette Hodes is a Global Solutions Architect, specializing in IoT, and serves as an Evangelist with the Check Point Office of the CTO. She has worked as an engineer in IT for over 25 years and is an experienced security…
Mastering the Art of Cyber Resilience in Operational Technology
I recently joined industry colleagues and the World Economic Forum in publishing, “Unlocking Cyber Resilience in Industrial Environments: Five Principles.” It’s a comprehensive guide designed to enhance cybersecurity in operational technology (OT) environments. Our white paper underscores the significance of…
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is Integrated with Check Point Horizon XDR/XPR
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integrates with Check Point’s extended detection and response (XDR) solution – Horizon XDR/XPR. One-click integration connects the endpoint solution and telemetry is added to the XDR/XPR artificial intelligence (AI) driven data correlation engine. XDR/XPR combines data…
Top Reasons to Attend CPX 2024
What is CPX 2024? CPX 2024 is an annual cyber security conference hosted by Check Point for security professionals worldwide. Registration is now open and we invite you to join us to learn the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping…
GigaOm’s Cloud Network Security Radar Ranks Check Point as the Industry Leader
The cloud provides great power, including agility, scalability and flexibility, potential cost savings and faster time to market. Moving to the cloud is a challenging undertaking for all organizations, including the great responsibility of securing assets and workloads in one…
Navigating the Perilous Waters of Crypto Phishing Attacks
By Oded Vanunu, Dikla Barda, Roman Zaikin Key Highlights: · Check Point Research Unveils Rise in Sophisticated Crypto Phishing: An investigation reveals an alarming increase in advanced phishing schemes targeting a variety of blockchain networks, employing wallet-draining techniques. · Persistence…
SecureAcademy Reaches Major Milestone in its Mission to Train the Next Generation of Cyber Warriors
Check Point Software’s education program SecureAcademy has grown by 123% since 2020 with over 30 partners gained in the last 12 months and a total of 20,000 students qualified since its launch in 2017 As technology continues to advance and…
Introducing ThreatCloud Graph: A Multi-Dimensional Perspective on Cyber Security
In the face of complex and sophisticated cyber threats, enterprises struggle to stay ahead. Addressing this core challenge, Check Point introduces ThreatCloud Graph, focused on proactive prevention of emerging threats. This groundbreaking feature within ThreatCloud AI, the brain behind all…
Is Your Organization Infected by Mobile Spyware?
The surge in mobile device usage within organizations has inevitably opened the floodgates to a new kind of cyber threat—mobile spyware. As the term “spyware” suggests, this kind of threat can often go unnoticed until the damage is done. The…
Check Point Software: The Pioneer in Cybersecurity Earns Security Platform Recognition from Top Analysts Firms in 2023
For more than three decades, Check Point Software has led the cybersecurity industry in ensuring that organizations of all sizes can conduct business over the internet with the highest levels of security through research and innovation. We deliver on a…
The Evolving Cyber Landscape: AI Fighting AI
The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) is causing a shift in the cyber-attack landscape. On one side, threat actors are starting to use GenAI to generate attacks – making their hacking more sophisticated, while also lowering the bar for the…
Get Ahead of the Game: Protecting Your Cloud Native Applications with CloudGuard CNAPP
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, cloud native applications have become a crucial component for businesses to stay competitive and agile. However, with the increased reliance on these applications comes the need for robust security measures to protect them…
71% of Organizations Have Fallen Victim to Ransomware, Should Your Organization Be Concerned?
In an era where digital threats loom large, a startling 71% of organizations have found themselves besieged by ransomware, with the financial fallout averaging a hefty $4.35 million per breach. This isn’t just a sporadic skirmish in cyberspace; it’s an…
Getting to Know: Royce Ho
Royce Ho is a Regional Threat Prevention Security Consultant for the Southeast Asia & Korea (SEAK) region at Check Point Software Technologies. Prior to Check Point, he worked at CSIntelligence, Deloitte, F5 Networks and StarHub. Royce received a Bachelor’s of…
Santa’s presents can be your worst spy this Christmas: five must-haves to keep this Season’s treats safe from cyber criminals
IoT devices offer many benefits, but they also have a very weak security system, making them a highly vulnerable technology. In light of this potential risk, Check Point Software suggests five key steps to strengthen protection and ensure the safe…
Birmingham Public Schools Teams with Check Point to Build Cyber Resilience
Schools across the United States are facing an unprecedented surge in cyberattacks. In fact, Check Point Research found that the education/research sector experienced the highest number of attacks, with an average of 2160 attacks per organization per week during the…
Unveiling the New Threats: Rhadamanthys v0.5.0 A Research Overview by Check Point Research (CPR)
Key Insights: · The Evolving Threat: The Rhadamanthys stealer, a multi-layered malware, is now available in its latest iteration, version 0.5.0, enhancing its capabilities and introducing new spying functions. · Customizable and Dangerous: Its plugin system allows it to be…
November 2023’s Most Wanted Malware: New AsyncRAT Campaign Discovered while FakeUpdates Re-Entered the Top Ten after Brief Hiatus
Researchers reported on a new AsyncRAT campaign where malicious HTML files were being used to spread the stealthy malware. Meanwhile, downloader FakeUpdates jumped straight into second place after a short break from the top ten list Our latest Global Threat…