Check Point Software stories - Page 11

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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capital raising
Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.

Check Point signs new distributor for Aussie SMB market
Thu, 21st Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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smb
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check point software
Check Point Software Technologies has partnered with Aria Technologies to distribute its cybersecurity solutions to the Australian SMB market.

September’s top malware, Emotet botnet strikes again – Check Point
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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botnet
Check Point’s researchers report that the notorious botnet has been reactivated and is spreading active campaigns again.

Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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phishing
A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.

Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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malware
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iot security
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cybersecurity
Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.

Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cryptomalware
Check Point’s mid-year report highlights a 50% rise in mobile banking malware attacks, yet cryptominers see a decline in activity in 2019.

Family Zone & Check Point take cyber safety to schools
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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partners
The two companies say there are more than 2500 private and independent schools across Australia, many of which are looking for cyber safety solutions.

Check Point unveils new security gateways for data centers
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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edge security
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cybersecurity
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gateway
Check Point unveils high-performance security gateways optimized for data centers and telecoms, featuring its ThreatCloud and SandBlast solutions.

Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.

Check Point releases report on public cloud security challenges
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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public cloud
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Unauthorised access, insecure interfaces, misconfigurations and account hijacking named as the biggest vulnerabilities in the public cloud.

Major vulnerability found Electronic Arts gaming client
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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security vulnerabilities
Once exploited, the vulnerabilities would have led to player account takeover and identity theft, Check Point and CyberInt found.

Quantum computing in the telecom sector and more cybersecurity trends
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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malware
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uc
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firewalls
According to a new report, quantum computing will be a destabiliser for the telecom sector, making PKI obsolete in the near future.

Check Point launches cloud security analytics solution
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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devops
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data analytics
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cloud security
CloudGuard Log.ic detects cloud anomalies, blocks threats and intrusions, and delivers context-rich visualisations.

Check Point announces integration with Microsoft Azure
Fri, 24th May 2019
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data protection
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Check Point has integrated its security solutions with Microsoft Azure Information Protection to bolster data breach prevention across emails and web services.

Hackbusters! Reviewing 90 days of cybersecurity incident response cases
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Check Point's Emergency Response Team reveals that Q1 2019 saw an uptick in email exploits, ransomware, and old vulnerabilities targeting cloud services.

Check Point adds two new elements to partner program
Tue, 14th May 2019
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iaas
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Check Point boosts partner benefits with CloudGuard PAYG scheme and new Engage app for enhanced collaboration.

Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware
Wed, 8th May 2019
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smartphones
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ddos
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wireless networks
It definitely doesn’t mean you are paranoid if you’re worried about Android security: the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.

Check Point names February’s most disruptive malware
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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security vulnerabilities
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coinhive
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cryptomining
Coinhive tops Check Point’s Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.

Partners join The Wave: Westcon’s big beachy bash
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Westcon’s beach-themed summer party invited partners in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland to celebrate their success with a cheeky cocktail.

Check Point launches engagement-based partner programme
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
The new Check PointS partner programme directly rewards solution providers for activities that deepen customer relationships such as C-suite meetings.