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ExtraHop hires Sylvia Go as AVP Channel, APAC & Japan to develop innovative programs to strengthen their channel sales strategy in the region.

Cybersecurity firm Check Point has hired two senior team members, Regan Burke as channel account manager and Steve Wotten as major account manager.

The move to mass remote working saw the mobile attack surface expand dramatically, resulting in 97% of organisations facing mobile threats.

Check Point Software has released a statement to raise awareness among online gift shoppers to be cautious at all times and take the necessary precautions.

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.

This month saw keylogger AgentTesla take first place as the most widespread malware, impacting 7% of organisations worldwide.

Researchers at Avanan, a Check Point Software Company, have shared some of the latest tactics hackers are deploying to take advantage of vulnerable consumers.

IDC forecasts that the ANZ spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) will reach $24 billion in 2026, a compounded annual growth rate of 10% for 2021-26.

DHL is the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks, with scammers accounting for 22% of all attempts worldwide, warns a new report.

Benefits include a fully integrated security portfolio, automated processes and access to hundreds of Check Point experts and researchers.

The survey revealed that, while SMBs understand the need to invest in technology in the world of hybrid working, many fail to prioritise security.

FormBook is now the most prevalent malware, taking over from Emotet, which has held that position since its reappearance in January.

There is now a need for all organisations to have a security operations centre with 24/7 monitoring, response, and threat-hunting capabilities.

Check Point has helped global shoe company Clarks overhaul its cybersecurity with a consolidated approach, improving security and saving costs.

When breaking down the numbers to education attacks by region in July 2022, ANZ was the most heavily attacked.

Retailers and the wholesale sector saw the largest spike in ransomware attacks, with an alarming increase of 182%. .

Social media platform LinkedIn has continued its reign as the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Research.

New Android banking malware, MaliBot, emerges following FluBot takedown. It disguises itself as crypto mining apps and targets mobile banking users.

The partnership will involve Check Point Quantum IoT Protect Nano Agent being embedded in Provision-ISR's CCTV cameras for on-device runtime protection.

Check Point has appointed Les Williamson as managing director for Australia and New Zealand, responsible for driving new business and revenue expansion.