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Weekly Asia security roundup: Check Point, Mimecast, NEC and phishing attacks

Phishing scams target Apple users as cybersecurity firms bolster Asia's digital defenses against growing threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017

Global Stories

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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

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

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

Malware

Windows 10 security solutions powerless against 'bashware'

Every security solution on the market may be completely powerless to stop a vulnerability that could allow any malware to bypass Windows 10 systems.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017

Security Information and Event Management

Inside the Check Point & IBM collaboration: What's in store for the future of cyber defence

IBM and Check Point heighten cyber security defences, merging tech and intelligence to counteract escalating cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017

Malware

Check Point's latest threat research taken from data you can see in real time

Check Point has taken the latest results from its Cyber Attack Trends: Mid Year Report from data that viewers can see happening in real time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017

Cybersecurity

Check Point's second quarter financials exceed highest end of projections

Gil Shrewd says the company is rapt with the second quarter results, reporting the revenue growth to be healthy.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017

Malware

How CopyCat netted $1.5m ad revenue from 14 million infected Android devices

The malware, called CopyCat, originally infected users in Southeast Asia but has since spread to Oceania, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017

Malware

Digital marketing agency unleashes Fireball malware on 250 million computers

A new browser hijacker malware called Fireball is taking over 250 million computers and has already infiltrated 20% of corporate networks worldwide.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017

Malware

Malicious apps discovered on Google Play - some lurking for more than a year

Check Point, a security software company, has revealed that their researchers discovered another widespread malware campaign on Google Play.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

Malware

Hackers target subtitle files in major media players - including VLC

VLC, Kodi, Popcorn-Time and strem.io media players have vulnerabilities that allows attackers to take over your entire device.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

Gaming

Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes

A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017

Firewalls

VeloCloud launches SD-WAN ecosystem to stop breaches in their tracks

VeloCloud strengthens SD-WAN Security Ecosystem with new Technology Partner Program and partnerships with IBM, Check Point, Fortinet and Zscaler.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017

Malware

Hancitor climbs its way to the top of 'world's most wanted' malware families

The Hancitor/Chanitor malware has rapidly climbed to be one of the top five 'world's most wanted' malware families for the first time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights

Check Point is the sixth member in the global Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), alongside Cisco, Fortinet, Intel Security, Palo Alto Networks and Symantec.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017

Malware

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

Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Education, Learning & Training

Check Point, RMIT & MTA set challenge for cybersecurity students

Check Point, RMIT University and the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafoo hosted a simulated cybersecurity event to develop future leaders in the field.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017