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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…
Meet the new CloudGuard: Risk Management in Action
A critical CVE or Common Vulnerability and Exposure is identified every day. Security teams need to plan the measures (mitigation strategies) taken to reduce the harmful effects of a CVE, to ensure that the applications they are managing remain secure…
Empower Cyber Security Defenses with Horizon IOC
Cyber security threats move fast, so having a robust and centralized solution for managing Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) is crucial. Check Point introduces Horizon IOC, an innovative platform designed to streamline IOC management across the enterprise. Centralized IOC Management for…
Crypto Deception Unveiled: Check Point Research Reports Manipulation of Pool Liquidity Skyrockets Token Price by 22,000%
By Oded Vanunu, Dikla Barda, Roman Zaikin Unmasking Deceptive Tactics: A recent investigation by Check Point Research exposes a troubling trend in the cryptocurrency landscape. Deceptive actors are manipulating pool liquidity, sending token prices soaring by a shocking 22,000%. $80,000…
How the Denver Broncos Intercepts Cyber Threats with Check Point
The Denver Broncos, a professional football club in the National Football League, depend on Check Point’s cyber security portfolio to protect Empower Field at Mile High, the team and staff. With a combination of Check Point CloudGuard, Quantum and Harmony,…
Check Point Research Navigates Outlook’s Security Landscape: The Obvious, the Normal, and the Advanced
Highlights · Check Point Research (CPR) conducted a comprehensive analysis on ‘Outlook’, the desktop app in the Microsoft office suite, providing deeper insights into attack vectors, aiding both users and the security industry in understanding and mitigating potential risks. ·…
Check Point Secures Broncos Country
The Denver Broncos, a professional football club in the National Football League, depend on Check Point’s cyber security portfolio to protect Empower Field at Mile High, the team and staff. With a combination of Check Point CloudGuard, Quantum and Harmony,…