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A sharp increase in cyberattacks on IoT devices: Check Point

Tue, 25th Apr 2023
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The first two months of 2023 have seen a 41% increase in the average number of weekly attacks per organisation targeting IoT devices compared to 2022.
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Critical unauthorised RCE vulnerability in MSMQ service

Tue, 18th Apr 2023
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The CVE-2023-21554  vulnerability allows an attacker to potentially execute code remotely and without authorisation.
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Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns

Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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Check Point Research has identified a growing trend on the dark web and hacking underground involving the theft and sale of stolen ChatGPT Premium accounts.
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New Emotet malware campaign bypasses Microsoft blocks

Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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A new Emotet campaign is bypassing Microsoft blocks to distribute malicious OneNote files, according to Check Point Software Technologies.
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New phishing method leveraging iCloud, PayPal, Google Docs

Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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Phishing attacks are evolving as hackers use legitimate services like PayPal and Google Docs to infiltrate inboxes, warns Avanan.
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Potential cheating vulnerabilities in Chess.com: Check Point

Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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Check Point Research identified security vulnerabilities in Chess.com, which, left unpatched, can be used to cheat and solve games without playing.
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Check Point finds potential cybercrime scenarios in ChatGPT4

Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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Check Point analysed ChatGPT4 and released five scenarios that threat actors can exploit to streamline malicious efforts faster and more precisely.
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Check Point reveals top threats and targeted industries for February 2023

Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for February 2023, highlighting the return of the Remcos Trojan to the top ten list.
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Check Point, Samsung partner to elevate mobile security

Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
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The move to mass remote working saw the mobile attack surface expand dramatically, resulting in 97% of organisations facing mobile threats.
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Rocketship growth trajectory sees appointment at ExtraHop

Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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ExtraHop appoints Chris Scanlan as President and CCO to lead global sales and revenue strategy as the company looks to take the top spot for NDR.
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Avanan finds hackers exploiting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Voice

Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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Researchers at Avanan, a Check Point Software Company, have shared some of the latest tactics hackers are deploying to take advantage of vulnerable consumers.
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Scammers most likely to impersonate DHL – phishing report

Wed, 26th Oct 2022
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DHL is the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks, with scammers accounting for 22% of all attempts worldwide, warns a new report.
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Check Point launches new MSSP program to accelerate growth

Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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Benefits include a fully integrated security portfolio, automated processes and access to hundreds of Check Point experts and researchers.
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Check Point Software Technologies launches new Horizon innovation

Thu, 15th Sep 2022
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There is now a need for all organisations to have a security operations centre with 24/7 monitoring, response, and threat-hunting capabilities.
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Global retailer overhauls cybersecurity posture with Check Point

Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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Check Point has helped global shoe company Clarks overhaul its cybersecurity with a consolidated approach, improving security and saving costs.
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Check Point Research finds vulnerabilities in Xiaomi's mobile payment mechanism

Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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Check Point Software uncovers vulnerabilities in Xiaomi's mobile payment system, potentially affecting up to 1 billion users. Fixes have been provided.
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LinkedIn, Microsoft top brands to be faked in phishing attempts

Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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Social media platform LinkedIn has continued its reign as the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Research.
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Check Point and CCTV expert join forces to boost protection

Thu, 26th May 2022
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The partnership will involve Check Point Quantum IoT Protect Nano Agent being embedded in Provision-ISR's CCTV cameras for on-device runtime protection.
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Check Point discovers security flaw in major NFT marketplace

Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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Check Point Research has identified a security flaw in Rarible, an NFT marketplace with over two million active users.
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LinkedIn most imitated in global phishing attacks - report

Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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Cybersecurity company Check Point Software says phishing attacks targeted towards LinkedIn jumped by 44% in 2022 Q1.