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Check Point predicts AI will shape cyber threats by 2025
2 days ago
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cloud security
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Check Point Software Technologies has forecasted major cybersecurity challenges for 2025, with AI-driven attacks and ransomware a key concern for businesses.
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Check Point reveals first mobile crypto drainer on Google Play
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Check Point Research has exposed the first mobile crypto drainer app on Google Play, which stole USD $70,000 worth of digital assets from at least 150 users.
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Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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physical security
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apm
World Patient Safety Day is a timely reminder of the threat hackers and cyber-criminals pose to the country’s most vulnerable.
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Check Point honours top Asia Pacific partners for cybersecurity
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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dicker data
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distributors
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red education
Check Point Software Technologies honoured top Asia Pacific partners at the 2024 Check Point Asia Pacific Partner Conference in Phuket, highlighting contributions in cybersecurity.
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Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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vpns
As cyber scams become more sophisticated due to AI, Scam Awareness Week urges Australians to secure their digital assets, with over AUD $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone.
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The challenges in maintaining effective cybersecurity
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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mfa
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Faced with a rapid rise in ransomware and zero-day exploits, 2024 is set to be a landmark year for cybersecurity challenges, demanding robust and proactive IT defences.
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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it automation
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partner programmes
Geoff Waters has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks, aiming to boost global sales, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Check Point launches AI-powered CloudGuard WAFaaS for cyber defence
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ai
Check Point Software introduces CloudGuard WAFaaS, AI-driven and fully managed, to secure web applications and APIs against cyber threats with seamless deployment in under five minutes.
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97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
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A new Check Point Software report reveals over 97% of security teams are using AI tools, enhancing response rates and reducing data loss amid a critical skills gap.
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Collaboration tools are now at the frontline in the battle against phishing
Mon, 13th May 2024
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mfa
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phishing
As users swap email for collaboration suites, threat actors are as well, posing a fresh challenge for corporate security teams.
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Cloud security threats surge in 2024, Check Point report reveals
Fri, 10th May 2024
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
The 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals a sharp rise in cloud security incidents, with notable increases from 24% in 2023 to 61% in 2024.
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Check Point report shows 154% rise in cloud security incidents in 2024
Tue, 7th May 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Check Point's 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals a dramatic 154% rise in cloud security incidents in a single year amid escalating cyber threats, showing an urgent need for AI-driven security solutions.
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Tuttnauer partners with Check Point to boost healthcare cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Tuttnauer, a global sterilisation equipment player, joins forces with Check Point to invigorate healthcare cybersecurity, enhancing patient safety and data protection.
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Tecala partners with Check Point to boost Australia's email security
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Tecala partners with Check Point Software Technologies to bolster email cybersecurity in Australia, utilising AI and ML to predict and counter rising security threats.
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Westcon-Comstor & Check Point enhance partnership for AWS Marketplace
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Westcon-Comstor is set to enhance its partnership with Check Point to optimise distribution channels and sell its cybersecurity software packages on AWS Marketplace.
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Three ways employees can spot a deepfake scam
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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cfo
As deepfake scams surge globally, employees are urged to be vigilant and adopt common-sense checks, including 'liveness' checks and using internal codewords.
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Check Point boosts email security with new AI-powered features
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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email security
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ai
Check Point Software Technologies bolsters email security with new features, including unified quarantine and DMARC monitoring to combat advanced phishing threats.
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Check Point & Microsoft collaborate to boost AI cybersecurity
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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llms
Check Point Software Technologies forges strategic collaboration with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, marking a significant advance in AI-powered cybersecurity and lightening the workload for security teams.
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Check Point & NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Protect solution
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Check Point Software collaborates with NVIDIA to launch 'Check Point AI Cloud Protect', a solution designed to increase security for AI cloud infrastructure.
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Check Point's Infinity Platform crowned leading Zero Trust Platform by Miercom
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Check Point Software Technologies' Infinity Platform, named top Zero Trust platform by Miercom Assessment, sets the benchmark for secure data accessibility, outperforming rivals in security and user experience.