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Android malware vendor teams up with marketer to rebrand products and target criminal underground, says Check Point research.

Microsoft was the most targeted brand by cyber criminals in Q4 2020, as they tried to exploit remote working during the pandemic. DHL came second.

As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.

Check Point security researchers have exposed an Android malware vendor using a marketer on the dark net to rebrand its products.

The malware has impacted 7% of organisations globally, following a spam campaign which targeted more than 100,000 users per day during the holiday season.

Increase in voice phishing attacks targeting remote workforces, using employees' names to trick victims into sharing login credentials and data.

Check Point has launched its next-gen cyber security platform, Check Point R81, designed to simplify threat prevention across distributed networks.

COVID-19 attacks, malware developments, and threats to 5G and IoT will be key security concerns in 2021, says Check Point.

Microsoft is the most imitated brand in phishing campaigns, accounting for 19% of all brand phishing attempts in Q3, according to Check Point Research.

Ransomware attacks surged 50% in the past three months, with Ryuk targeting 20 organisations weekly and healthcare becoming the most attacked US sector.

Check Point Software has acquired cloud-based remote security company Odo Security for an estimated $30m, enhancing its remote security capabilities.

Check Point Software has partnered with edX to offer free online cybersecurity courses and help close the skills gap.

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 were the most imitated brands in phishing attempts for the second quarter of 2020, according to Check Point.

Security flaws have been discovered in OkCupid's website and app by Check Point Research, potentially jeopardising users' data and messages.

'Joker' malware hides in Android apps, evading Google Play Store protections to capture user information, warns Check Point.

Check Point launches CloudGuard to fortify cloud operations against advanced cyber threats, ensuring agile 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 reveals a chilling new double extortion ransomware tactic where hackers threaten to leak stolen data unless ransoms are paid.

Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating major tech companies like Apple, Netflix, and WhatsApp in phishing attacks, warns Check Point's Q1 2020 report.