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CheckPoint aims to tackle mental health issues using video games

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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mental health
CheckPoint has unveiled its first trailer for a new webseries aimed at tackling mental health issues through video games, launching on 29 January.
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Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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trustwave
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cryptomalware
Crypto-mining malware variants are causing headaches for enterprises and their computers as website owners try to recoup revenue, says Check Point.
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Cisco maintains grip on IT security market after 'strong channel partner focus'

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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ransomware
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partner programmes
​Canalys has released its latest predictions surrounding the global IT security market's performance over the third quarter in 2017.
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Round 2: New line-up of cybersecurity maestros comment on Uber breach

Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ai security
We covered an expert commentary story of the Uber breach - this is round 2 with Check Point, Barracuda, Digital Shadows, Mimecast, and Webroot.
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Check Point & LG plug security vulnerabilities in smart appliances

Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
Check Point researchers recently worked with LG to plug vulnerabilities in a number of home appliances, including robot vacuum cleaners & dishwashers.
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Reaper IoT botnet small but still dangerous, security experts warn

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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arbor networks
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qihoo
The Reaper IoT botnet is spreading fast, but it's still growing according to researchers at Qihoo and Arbor Networks.
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Check Point uncovers major security flaw in LG smart devices

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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hackers
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cybercrime
The vulnerabilities in the SmartThinQ mobile app and cloud application enabled hackers to gain control of home appliances and spy on users.
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the IoTroop botnet: Could it be the next 'cyber hurricane'?

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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iot
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botnet
The rapid evolution of 'IoTroop' is happening much faster than the Mirai botnet; and it is enslaving IoT devices at a faster rate too.
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Locky ransomware is back as one of September's 'most wanted' malware

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Locky ransomware rises by 11.5% in September, becoming one of 'September's Most Wanted' malware, driven by the Necurs botnet.
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ExpensiveWall signs users up to fraudulent SMS services

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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technology gifts
Android users in the UK have been warned about a strain of malware, called ExpensiveWall, that can lead to fraudulent charges on their accounts.
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6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017

Sat, 16th Sep 2017
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Maya Horowitz, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point explores the major trends in global malware attacks during the first half of 2017.
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Windows 10 security solutions powerless against 'bashware'

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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malware
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open source
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cybersecurity
Every security solution on the market may be completely powerless to stop a vulnerability that could allow any malware to bypass Windows 10 systems.
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Check Point, RMIT & MTA set challenge for cybersecurity students

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
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rmit
Check Point, RMIT University and the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafoo hosted a simulated cybersecurity event to develop future leaders in the field.
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Inside the Check Point & IBM collaboration: What's in store for the future of cyber defence

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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ibm
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modernisation
IBM and Check Point heighten cyber security defences, merging tech and intelligence to counteract escalating cyber threats.
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Check Point's latest threat research taken from data you can see in real time

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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malware
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ransomware
Check Point has taken the latest results from its Cyber Attack Trends: Mid Year Report from data that viewers can see happening in real time.
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Sententia talks IoT hacking, surveillance & modem backdoors at ASIAL Conference

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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ddos
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surveillance
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dlp
At the Security Exhibition and ASIAL conference, Sententia's Tony Vizza discussed the ease of hacking and how to fight back.
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Check Point's second quarter financials exceed highest end of projections

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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cybersecurity
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software
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financial results
Gil Shrewd says the company is rapt with the second quarter results, reporting the revenue growth to be healthy.
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How CopyCat netted $1.5m ad revenue from 14 million infected Android devices

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
The malware, called CopyCat, originally infected users in Southeast Asia but has since spread to Oceania, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
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Digital marketing agency unleashes Fireball malware on 250 million computers

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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adware
A new browser hijacker malware called Fireball is taking over 250 million computers and has already infiltrated 20% of corporate networks worldwide.
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Malicious apps discovered on Google Play - some lurking for more than a year

Tue, 30th May 2017
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malware
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endpoint protection
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Check Point, a security software company, has revealed that their researchers discovered another widespread malware campaign on Google Play.