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Kaspersky named top dog in Canalys channel satisfaction report
Firewalls

Kaspersky named top dog in Canalys channel satisfaction report

The company was named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction after achieving the highest overall rating against 10 others.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email
Email Security

Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email

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

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Check Point signs new distributor for Aussie SMB market
Cybersecurity

Check Point signs new distributor for Aussie SMB market

Check Point Software Technologies has partnered with Aria Technologies to distribute its cybersecurity solutions to the Australian SMB market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2019
September's top malware, Emotet botnet strikes again – Check Point
Malware

September's top malware, Emotet botnet strikes again – Check Point

Check Point's researchers report that the notorious botnet has been reactivated and is spreading active campaigns again.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found
Endpoint Protection

Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found

A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware
Malware

Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware

Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point
Malware

Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point

Check Point's mid-year report highlights a 50% rise in mobile banking malware attacks, yet cryptominers see a decline in activity in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Family Zone & Check Point take cyber safety to schools
Cybersecurity

Family Zone & Check Point take cyber safety to schools

The two companies say there are more than 2500 private and independent schools across Australia, many of which are looking for cyber safety solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Check Point unveils new security gateways for data centers
Edge Security

Check Point unveils new security gateways for data centers

Check Point unveils high-performance security gateways optimized for data centers and telecoms, featuring its ThreatCloud and SandBlast solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware
Malware

Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware

A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Check Point releases report on public cloud security challenges
Public Cloud

Check Point releases report on public cloud security challenges

Unauthorised access, insecure interfaces, misconfigurations and account hijacking named as the biggest vulnerabilities in the public cloud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
Major vulnerability found Electronic Arts gaming client
Gaming

Major vulnerability found Electronic Arts gaming client

Once exploited, the vulnerabilities would have led to player account takeover and identity theft, Check Point and CyberInt found.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Quantum computing in the telecom sector and more cybersecurity trends
Malware

Quantum computing in the telecom sector and more cybersecurity trends

According to a new report, quantum computing will be a destabiliser for the telecom sector, making PKI obsolete in the near future.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
Check Point launches cloud security analytics solution
DevOps

Check Point launches cloud security analytics solution

CloudGuard Log.ic detects cloud anomalies, blocks threats and intrusions, and delivers context-rich visualisations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Check Point announces integration with Microsoft Azure
Data Protection

Check Point announces integration with Microsoft Azure

Check Point has integrated its security solutions with Microsoft Azure Information Protection to bolster data breach prevention across emails and web services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019
Hackbusters! Reviewing 90 days of cybersecurity incident response cases
Malware

Hackbusters! Reviewing 90 days of cybersecurity incident response cases

Check Point's Emergency Response Team reveals that Q1 2019 saw an uptick in email exploits, ransomware, and old vulnerabilities targeting cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
Check Point adds two new elements to partner program
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Check Point adds two new elements to partner program

Check Point boosts partner benefits with CloudGuard PAYG scheme and new Engage app for enhanced collaboration.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware
Wireless Networks

Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware

It definitely doesn't mean you are paranoid if you're worried about Android security:  the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.

By Brian Gleeson • 6 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
Check Point names February's most disruptive malware
Security vulnerabilities

Check Point names February's most disruptive malware

Coinhive tops Check Point's Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019