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Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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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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Security researchers have discovered a new attack vector, named ImageGate, that embeds malware in image files on social media platforms.
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Report finds malware downloads rise 900% - that's one every 81 seconds

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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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 defines new era of security in cloud IT

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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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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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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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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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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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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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 spread via fake utility bills is being reported by the Check Point Incident Response Team. The campaign uses realistic looking emails.
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Photo gallery: Duo resellers board the sushi train

Mon, 30th May 2016
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Duo and Check Point treated their resellers to a fun 'Japanese style' evening out in Auckland recently - and we have the evidence...
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Check Point Software & RAD develop cybersecurity platforms for power providers and utilities operators

Mon, 16th May 2016
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The Check Point Software Technologies and RAD joint ventures to develop a cybersecurity programme designed to protect national utility assets.
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Protecting critical infrastructure comes down to three key things

Wed, 11th May 2016
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Cybersecurity trifecta: IT vigilance, insider threat awareness, and robust equipment defenses key to safeguarding infrastructure.
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Check Point brings advanced threat protection to SMBs and enterprises

Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Check Point has launched a range of advanced threat prevention platforms to combat the growing frequency of cyber attacks.
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Menlo Security teams up with Check Point to target email malware

Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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Menlo Security partners with Check Point to integrate Isolation Platform with vSEC Virtual Edition Gateways, aiming to eliminate web and email malware.
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The next generation of APTs: Highly successful but surprisingly simple

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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The number and reach of cyber threats continues to grow, and, contrary to popular belief, even highly effective attacks can be very unsophisticated.
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DDoS attacks on the rise, Android more vulnerable than iOS

Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Businesses are continuing to face distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and the size of these attacks targeting businesses are getting bigger.
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Channel focus with new regional MD for Check Point Software

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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De Laine is tasked with driving Check Point Software's business forward across the region, as well as supporting the company's channel network.