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Hackers target subtitle files in major media players - including VLC

Mon, 29th May 2017
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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.
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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.
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VeloCloud launches SD-WAN ecosystem to stop breaches in their tracks

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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network infrastructure
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VeloCloud strengthens SD-WAN Security Ecosystem with new Technology Partner Program and partnerships with IBM, Check Point, Fortinet and Zscaler.
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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.
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Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights

Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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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.
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Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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malware
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google
Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.
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Check Point uncovers new ransomware threat using images and social media

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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malware
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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.
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Check Point offers free cybersecurity checkups to Victorian businesses

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Check Point Software Technologies is offering free, confidential cybersecurity checkups to Victorian enterprises and government departments.
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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.
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Local Check Point channel leading way with new threat-as-a-service offerings

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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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.
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Employees download new malware every four seconds, says Check Point

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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Check Point report: Employees unwittingly download new malware every four seconds, posing a stark threat to global cyber security.
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Check Point to host Australian channel partners in Israel

Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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distributors
Check Point is partnering with Arrow ECS to host its inaugural Australia Channel Partner Trip to Israel next week.
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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.
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Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.
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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.
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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.
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Check Point uncovers new vulnerabilities affecting millions of devices

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Over 900 million Android smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to four new vulnerabilities, according to researchers from Check Point Software.
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Check Point's new Technical Assistance Centres complement channel partners

Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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support
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check point software
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partners
Check Point has announced a new Technical Assistance Centre (TAC), 24x7 Incident Response Services for customers & channel partners in the ANZ region.
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Check Point research: 2300 active global malware families - and they're growing fast

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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malware
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cyber attacks
The amount of global malware families just keeps going, with an increase of 15% in May 2016, totalling 2300 unique and active malware families.
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Check Point warns against email scammers posing as utility bills

Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware spread via fake utility bills is being reported by the Check Point Incident Response Team. The campaign uses realistic looking emails.