Check Point Software stories - Page 14

Hackers target subtitle files in major media players - including VLC
Mon, 29th May 2017
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malware
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
VLC, Kodi, Popcorn-Time and strem.io media players have vulnerabilities that allows attackers to take over your entire device.

Check Point takes Critical Infrastructure Roadshow to NZ's main centres
Thu, 18th May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
Check Point’s Critical Infrastructure Roadshow brought together a dedicated of security partners to discuss problems, infrastructure & alliances.

Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes
Thu, 4th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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health education
A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.

VeloCloud launches SD-WAN ecosystem to stop breaches in their tracks
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
VeloCloud strengthens SD-WAN Security Ecosystem with new Technology Partner Program and partnerships with IBM, Check Point, Fortinet and Zscaler.

Hancitor climbs its way to the top of 'world's most wanted' malware families
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Hancitor/Chanitor malware has rapidly climbed to be one of the top five ‘world’s most wanted’ malware families for the first time.

Weekly Asia security roundup: Check Point, Mimecast, NEC and phishing attacks
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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mailguard
Phishing scams target Apple users as cybersecurity firms bolster Asia's digital defenses against growing threats.

Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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cyber threat alliance
Check Point is the sixth member in the global Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), alongside Cisco, Fortinet, Intel Security, Palo Alto Networks and Symantec.

Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.

Check Point uncovers new ransomware threat using images and social media
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Security researchers have discovered a new attack vector, named ImageGate, that embeds malware in image files on social media platforms.

Check Point offers free cybersecurity checkups to Victorian businesses
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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cert
Check Point Software Technologies is offering free, confidential cybersecurity checkups to Victorian enterprises and government departments.

Report finds malware downloads rise 900% - that's one every 81 seconds
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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check point software
An organisation can get hit by malware 971 times per hour - or 23,304 times per day. And every 81 seconds, a known malware is downloaded.

Local Check Point channel leading way with new threat-as-a-service offerings
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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iot
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soc
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healthtech
Check Point's ANZ partners will be first in the world to market with new channel-driven threat-as-a-service offerings providing threat cloud services.

Employees download new malware every four seconds, says Check Point
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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threat landscape
Check Point report: Employees unwittingly download new malware every four seconds, posing a stark threat to global cyber security.

Cybertech conference highlights rise in APAC cyber attacks
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Cyber attacks on APAC companies rise from 160 to 1,667 in four months, with Locky ransomware partly to blame. #cybersecurity.

Check Point to host Australian channel partners in Israel
Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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partner programmes
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arrow ecs
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distributors
Check Point is partnering with Arrow ECS to host its inaugural Australia Channel Partner Trip to Israel next week.

Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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microsoft azure
Check Point pioneers a new cloud IT security era with its advanced threat prevention and unified management across all cloud platforms.

Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.

Check Point appoints new ANZ director of distribution & SMB
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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channel development
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distributors
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check point software
Check Point Software has appointed Kash Sharma as the company's new director of distribution and SMB for Australia and New Zealand.

Craig McGregor promoted to top Aussie channel role for Check Point
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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advanced persistent threat protection
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microsoft
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symantec
Check Point has promoted Craig McGregor to head up its Australian channel as the vendor looks to increase share and help partners increase revenue.

Check Point uncovers new vulnerabilities affecting millions of devices
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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quadrooter
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chip
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check point software
Over 900 million Android smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to four new vulnerabilities, according to researchers from Check Point Software.