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DeepSeek accidentally built a working ransomware strain, experts note, 'What we are witnessing is a fundamental shift in how novel cyber attacks are born'

DeepSeek accidentally created a working browser ransomware technique targeting Android photos, Check Point Research found, without human guidance involved.

Check Point says VPN attacks caused by Qilin ransomware group — who had a month's head start on them

Check Point says VPN attacks caused by Qilin ransomware group — who had a month's head start on them

A month-old VPN bug was finally fixed, but not until after Qilin had a field day with it.

How cyber criminals are taking advantage of the FIFA World Cup

How cyber criminals are taking advantage of the FIFA World Cup

From fake websites to malicious calendar invitations, here is how cyber attackers have already been taking advantage of the FIFA World Cup hype.

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Over 5,000 malicious domains targeting 2026 US Midterm elections spotted going live – and they could be used for fraud, phishing, or worse

Malicious actors are not targeting vote counters, but rather the voters themselves.

Security teams can't keep up with how fast AI is cracking cloud security

Businesses are aware of AI-powered attacks, but their infrastructure can't keep up with the speed of change.

Check Point Software Technologies Eyes Firewall Rebound After Sales Overhaul

Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:CHKP) executives said the company has moved past the most disruptive phase of a broad go-to-market reorganization and expects its firewall product business to return to growth later this year, according to remarks at a JPMorgan software event. The discussio

As Africa rapidly goes digital, it becomes a prime target for hackers

A reported cyberattack on Senegal’s treasury highlights the vulnerability of African institutions to cybercrime. As parts of the continent go digital at breakneck speed, countries are struggling to build up their defences against hackers and fraudsters at the same pace.

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'VECT is being marketed as ransomware...but it functions as a data destruction tool': Experts warn this "broken" ransomware is now acting as a data wiper, so protect your files now

'VECT is being marketed as ransomware...but it functions as a data destruction tool': Experts warn this "broken" ransomware is now acting as a data wiper, so protect your files now

New ransomware variant destroys everything bigger than 128kb, making retrieval without a backup impossible.

'By replacing a legitimate update with a malicious one, they turned the product’s update flow into a malware distribution channel': Experts find flaw in TrueConf video conferencing tool used by governments, military

'By replacing a legitimate update with a malicious one, they turned the product’s update flow into a malware distribution channel': Experts find flaw in TrueConf video conferencing tool used by governments, military

Sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign recently uncovered targeting government entities in Southeast Asia.

1 Little-Known Tech Stock That Wedbush Calls a Must-Own Amid Middle East Conflict

1 Little-Known Tech Stock That Wedbush Calls a Must-Own Amid Middle East Conflict

Check Point emerges as a must-own cybersecurity stock amid Middle East tensions, offering stable AI-driven growth.

Security experts flag multiple issues in Claude Code, warning, 'As AI integration deepens, security controls must evolve to match the new trust boundaries'

Security experts flag multiple issues in Claude Code, warning, 'As AI integration deepens, security controls must evolve to match the new trust boundaries'

An AI assistant can quickly turn into a malicious insider, so be careful with permissions.

'AI assistants are no longer just productivity tools; they are becoming part of the infrastructure that malware can abuse': Experts warn Copilot and Grok can be hijacked to spread malware

'AI assistants are no longer just productivity tools; they are becoming part of the infrastructure that malware can abuse': Experts warn Copilot and Grok can be hijacked to spread malware

Malware can blend in with legitimate AI traffic using popular AI tools as C2 infrastructure.

The ultimate "must-have" brand for 2026 is Microsoft — but only if you’re a phishing scammer

Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks. New data reveals how attackers exploit the tech giant's dominance to steal user credentials.

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Who are the most spoofed brands in phishing scams? Let's be honest, you can probably guess most of them - but there are a few surprises

Who are the most spoofed brands in phishing scams? Let's be honest, you can probably guess most of them - but there are a few surprises

Microsoft is still the most impersonated brand when it comes to phishing attacks – Google, Amazon, Apple and Meta are also in the top five.

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Experts warn this new Chinese Linux malware could be preparing something seriously worrying

Check Point uncovers full C2 platform with loaders, implants, rootkits, and modular plugins.

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AI Addiction Grows as Check Point Ranks Brazil No.1 for Workers Handing Tasks to Bots

A Check Point report shows Brazil leading the AI adoption trend worldwide; Singapore and Australia trail behind. Are more workers handing tasks to AI bots?

Yet another phishing campaign impersonates trusted Google services - here's what we know

Google Cloud Application Integration is being abused to generate phishing emails leading victims to fake Microsoft login sites.

Experts warn Chinese "Ink Dragon" hackers extend reach into European governments

Several dozen entities were recently targeted with an updated backdoor.

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Hackers distribute thousands of phishing attacks through Mimecast's secure-link feature

A legitimate feature is being abused to hide phishing emails and have them land in inboxes.

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Was your London council among those hit by a cyber attack this week?

Graeme Stewart, head of public sector at Check Point said the situation had "all the signs of a serious intrusion"

Black Friday shopping scams are on the rise - experts warn many new domains could be dodgy, here's what to look for

Be careful with sites having 'Black Friday' in their domain name, as well as those with 'Amazon' or 'Alibaba', say experts.

Scammers trick over 500,000 victims with fake Google, Bing ads to steal personal info

"Payroll Pirates" have been spoofing payroll and HR platforms to scam people.

One of the most devious malware strains might have been cracked - and it's all thanks to Gen AI

Check Point Research experts use ChatGPT to uncover a lot about XLoader.

Check Point Stock Jumps 10% After Earnings Beat, 7% Revenue Growth, And Strong AI Security Demand

Cybersecurity provider Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:CHKP) stock gained on Tuesday after it reported fiscal third-quarter results.

“Is DEI a dirty word for AI?” - Check Point’s responsible AI warning

Chatbots aren’t neutral, so use them wisely, Check Point warns.

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