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Necurs botnet erupts from dormancy to churn out 100,000 spam emails over Easter
Malware

Necurs botnet erupts from dormancy to churn out 100,000 spam emails over Easter

One of the world's largest spam botnets is back in action and this time it is spreading a Trojan downloader that can deliver nasty malware surprises.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
GandCrab: The 'agile' ransomware that is updated in real time
Malware

GandCrab: The 'agile' ransomware that is updated in real time

The GandCrab ransomware has been making headlines recently for being one of the few malware strains that developers update in real time.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Five million Android devices possibly infected with 'aggressive' pre-installed adware
Malware

Five million Android devices possibly infected with 'aggressive' pre-installed adware

Nearly five million Android devices may have pre-installed 'RottenSys' adware, researchers reveal, implicating distributors in the alarming spread.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Not a Bitcoin owner? You're still fair game for a cryptomining attack
Crypto

Not a Bitcoin owner? You're still fair game for a cryptomining attack

Check Point has released a 'cryptomining 101' document that details how cybercriminals hack into devices to steal their CPU power for illicit mining.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Cryptomining malware affected 42% organisations worldwide in Feb
Malware

Cryptomining malware affected 42% organisations worldwide in Feb

This persistent threat not only continues to chip away at enterprise CPU power, but once inside a network can carry out other malicious acts.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Check Point expands portfolio to continue fight against Gen V cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Check Point expands portfolio to continue fight against Gen V cyber attacks

Check Point partners with IPSec to offer 24x7 SOC services, expanding its security portfolio against Gen V cyber attacks and enhancing enterprise protection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Check Point releases January's 'most wanted' malware
Malware

Check Point releases January's 'most wanted' malware

23% of organisations around the world were affected by Check Point's 'most wanted' malware in January, a 'lucrative' revenue stream for criminals.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
Parents beware! Malware may be hitchhiking on game apps
Malware

Parents beware! Malware may be hitchhiking on game apps

Cyber-criminals are targeting game apps intended for children, infecting them with 'AdultSwine' malware on Google Play, Check Point researchers warn.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
CheckPoint aims to tackle mental health issues using video games
Gaming

CheckPoint aims to tackle mental health issues using video games

CheckPoint has unveiled its first trailer for a new webseries aimed at tackling mental health issues through video games, launching on 29 January.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware
Distributed Denial of Service

Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware

Crypto-mining malware variants are causing headaches for enterprises and their computers as website owners try to recoup revenue, says Check Point.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Cisco maintains grip on IT security market after 'strong channel partner focus'
Malware

Cisco maintains grip on IT security market after 'strong channel partner focus'

​Canalys has released its latest predictions surrounding the global IT security market's performance over the third quarter in 2017.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
Round 2: New line-up of cybersecurity maestros comment on Uber breach
Firewalls

Round 2: New line-up of cybersecurity maestros comment on Uber breach

We covered an expert commentary story of the Uber breach - this is round 2 with Check Point, Barracuda, Digital Shadows, Mimecast, and Webroot.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017
Check Point & LG plug security vulnerabilities in smart appliances
Breach Prevention

Check Point & LG plug security vulnerabilities in smart appliances

Check Point researchers recently worked with LG to plug vulnerabilities in a number of home appliances, including robot vacuum cleaners & dishwashers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Reaper IoT botnet small but still dangerous, security experts warn
Distributed Denial of Service

Reaper IoT botnet small but still dangerous, security experts warn

The Reaper IoT botnet is spreading fast, but it's still growing according to researchers at Qihoo and Arbor Networks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017
Check Point uncovers major security flaw in LG smart devices
Cybersecurity

Check Point uncovers major security flaw in LG smart devices

The vulnerabilities in the SmartThinQ mobile app and cloud application enabled hackers to gain control of home appliances and spy on users.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017
the IoTroop botnet: Could it be the next 'cyber hurricane'?
Internet of Things

the IoTroop botnet: Could it be the next 'cyber hurricane'?

The rapid evolution of 'IoTroop' is happening much faster than the Mirai botnet; and it is enslaving IoT devices at a faster rate too.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Locky ransomware is back as one of September's 'most wanted' malware
Malware

Locky ransomware is back as one of September's 'most wanted' malware

Locky ransomware rises by 11.5% in September, becoming one of 'September's Most Wanted' malware, driven by the Necurs botnet.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
ExpensiveWall signs users up to fraudulent SMS services
Malware

ExpensiveWall signs users up to fraudulent SMS services

Android users in the UK have been warned about a strain of malware, called ExpensiveWall, that can lead to fraudulent charges on their accounts.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017
Malware

6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017

Maya Horowitz, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point explores the major trends in global malware attacks during the first half of 2017.

By Maya Horowitz • 6 min read • Sat, 16th Sep 2017