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Check Point Research (CPR) has revealed an ongoing cyber espionage campaign expand to target more Southeast Asian governments.

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

The enhanced cyber protection joint offer now includes solutions for email and collaboration, helping to address some key risks for small business owners.

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.

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.

“Phishing is the most common type of social engineering, which is a general term describing attempts to manipulate or trick users."

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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.

“Clarks has chosen our solutions, gaining not just simplified management and better threat prevention and visibility, but improved cost efficiencies."

Check Point Software's research teams have uncovered vulnerabilities in Xiaomi's mobile payment mechanism.

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.

"The threat landscape is evolving rapidly, and mobile malware is a significant danger for both personal and enterprise security.”

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 Research has identified a security flaw in Rarible, an NFT marketplace with over two million active users.

Cybersecurity company Check Point Software says phishing attacks targeted towards LinkedIn jumped by 44% in 2022 Q1

Check Point Software is supporting the Rakia Israeli space mission by hosting communication to the specialised control centre.

Russian and Ukraine-themed war documents have become the lure of choice for cyber espionage, according to a new analysis from Check Point Research.

"The latest ATT&CK Evaluations results highlight Check Point Harmony Endpoint’s leadership for the second consecutive year."