Check Point Software stories - Page 12
Check Point acquires Odo Security to bolster remote security offering
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Check Point Software has acquired cloud-based remote security company Odo Security for an estimated $30m, enhancing its remote security capabilities.
Interview: Check Point profiles 5 battles that SOC teams face in 2020
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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socs
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ueba
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cybersecurity
Check Point has been setting the standard for cybersecurity for 27 years. We spoke to their cybersecurity evangelist to learn more.
Check Point rolls out email protection SaaS in ANZ
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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malware
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
Check Point Software Technologies has this week launched a new cybersecurity offering designed for cloud-based emails and office suite applications.
Check Point brings cybersecurity training to more with free edX courses
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
Check Point Software has partnered with edX to offer free online cybersecurity courses and help close the skills gap.
Reports suggest spike in vaccine-related phishing campaigns
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
COVID-19 phishing campaigns are exploiting hopes for a vaccine, with email being the primary method of attack, says Check Point research.
Google and Amazon overtake Apple as most imitated brands - Check Point
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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phishing
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email security
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google
Google and Amazon were the most imitated brands in phishing attempts for the second quarter of 2020, according to Check Point.
OkCupid website and app found to have significant security flaws
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
Security flaws have been discovered in OkCupid's website and app by Check Point Research, potentially jeopardising users' data and messages.
Check Point catches new form of Joker malware targeting Google Play Store
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
'Joker' malware hides in Android apps, evading Google Play Store protections to capture user information, warns Check Point.
Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A new report from Canalys indicates investment in cybersecurity has increased 9.7% - but worsening economic conditions could turn the statistic around.
Check Point launches CloudGuard for advanced cloud security
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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devops
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Check Point launches CloudGuard to fortify cloud operations against advanced cyber threats, ensuring agile security.
New phishing campaign disguises malware as CV attachments
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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malware
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phishing
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email security
It comes as resume or CV-themed scams have doubled in the past two months, with one out of every 450 malicious files reported involving CVs.
Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign
Fri, 8th May 2020
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email security
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government
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cyber espionage
Naikon's primary method is exploit the trust and diplomatic relations between departments and governments to increase the chances of its attack succeeding.
How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The gang succeeded in its campaign by manipulating email correspondences, registering lookalike domains, and cashing out in phases.
Check Point discovers new double extortion ransomeware tactic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Check Point reveals a chilling new double extortion ransomware tactic where hackers threaten to leak stolen data unless ransoms are paid.
Cybercriminals most likely to impersonate Apple, Netflix in phishing attacks
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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brand exploitation
Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point's Q1 2020 report.
All the winners from Microsoft's 20/20 security awards
Mon, 30th Mar 2020
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microsoft
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f5 networks
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servicenow
Microsoft's Security 20/20 partner awards, recognising 16 security categories, celebrated global innovation amidst pandemic-related news.
Zoom meetings infiltrated by hackers - Check Point
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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uc
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cybersecurity
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video conferencing
Check Point Research found hackers could eavesdrop on Zoom meetings by generating and verifying Zoom meeting IDs.
Check Point report highlights latest cyber-threats worldwide
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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ddos
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cloud security
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botnet
Check Point Research's 2020 Cyber Security Report reveals rising threats such as cryptominers, botnets, and targeted ransomware against global organisations.
Kaspersky named top dog in Canalys channel satisfaction report
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction after achieving the highest overall rating against 10 others.
Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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email security
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investment
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opinion
Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.