Check Point

Microsoft Recall Triggers Enquiry From UK Data Regulator

Privacy concerns. ICO seeks feedback after Microsoft introduces AI Recall feature that screenshots users' laptops every two seconds

6 months ago

Samsung Confirms Hackers Compromised Customer Data – Report

Customers of the Samsung UK Store are being notified of a data breach that exposed their personal information

1 year ago

OpenAI Says ChatGPT Outage Caused By DDoS Attack

Outage of OpenAI's ChatGPT service is being blamed on a DDoS attack by pro-Russian hacking group Anonymous Sudan

1 year ago

Twitter Account Of Indian Prime Minister Hacked

The official Twitter account of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been hacked, asking for a cryptocurrency donation

4 years ago

TikTok Fixes ‘Serious’ Security Flaws

Video-sharing firm TikTok says it has fixed serious vulnerabilities identified by security specialist Check Point, that were present for most…

5 years ago

WhatsApp Bug Can Wipe Out Group Chats, Warns Check Point

Devastating bug found by Check Point that can permanently destroy group chats within WhatsApp with just one text

5 years ago

Hackers Compromise Volusion, Steal Card Details From 6,500 Websites

Shudder. Magecart attack on the host of tens of thousands of websites, has compromised valuable credit card data

5 years ago

DSLR Cameras Vulnerable To Ransomware – Check Point

Not such a pretty picture. Security researchers manage to hack Canon DSLR camera with ransomware

5 years ago

25 Million Android Phones Infected With Fake Apps

'Agent Smith' malware replaces legitimate installed apps (such as WhatsApp) with malicious versions

5 years ago

Multi-Purpose Malware Surge Strikes Enterprises

Attacks that use multiple methods to distribute numerous threats are on the rise, finds Check Point

6 years ago

Fax Machines ‘Give Attackers Foothold On Corporate Networks’

Researchers demonstrate how attackers can take over multi-purpose printers and gain access to internal systems

6 years ago

CopyCat Malware Infects 14 Million Android Devices

The advertising malware has raked in $1.5 million for hackers

7 years ago

Fireball Browser Hijack Impact Revised After Microsoft Analysis

A browser hijacking operation initially reported to have 250 million victims by security firm Check Point isn't quite that large,…

7 years ago

Fireball Malware Infects 20 Percent Of Corporate Networks

Ad agency in Beijing responsible for malware that infected 250 million computers worldwide, researchers claim

7 years ago

FalseGuide Malware Infects Millions Of Android Devices

Face palm for Google's security screening. Source of FalseGuide adware is none other than Google Play store

8 years ago

WhatsApp & Telegram Patch ‘Severe’ Vulnerabilities

'Severe vulnerability' found with encrypted chat apps that could allow attackers to take complete control of user accounts

8 years ago

Android Mobile Malware: 38 Devices Have Pre-Installed Malicious Software

Check Point found malware lurking on mobiles form a major tech firm and a telecoms company

8 years ago

Charger Ransomware Found On Google Play Store

Android security woes continue. New ransomware found on Google Play store by Check Point researchers

8 years ago

HummingBad Android Malware Returns Badder Than Before As HummingWhale

The fraudulent advertising malware makes a comeback by being harder to detect and remove from Android smartphones and tablets

8 years ago

Million Google Accounts Hacked by ‘Gooligan’ Android Malware

Android malware has compromised more than one million Google accounts, warns Check Point

8 years ago

Mobile Malware Threat Grows As HummingBad Infection Reaches 85m

Depressing reading as active malware families grow and HummingBad infects 85 million Android devices

8 years ago

InfoSec 2016: Facebook Messenger “Left Open To Hackers”

Check Point research finds both Messenger and Facebook Chat can be exploited with simple HTML tweak that would allow hackers…

8 years ago

Android Users Warned Of New Mobile Malware Surge

Check Point report sees HummingBad exploits push mobile malware to new highs

9 years ago

Check Point Takes Aim At Zero-Days With SandBlast

Check Point's new technology makes use of sandboxing and emulation to help mitigate security risks. It is available both on-premises…

9 years ago

‘Certifi-Gate’ Security Flaw Hits Millions Of Android Devices

Smartphones from LG, Samsung, HTC and ZTE could all be at risk, Check Point team warn

9 years ago

How Securing Blood & Organ Donor Data Became A Minor Operation

Check Point Endpoint Security helps protect 1,400 NHS Blood and Transplant computers

9 years ago

Troldesh Ransomware Hacker Agrees To Halve Fee After Negotiations

Can you bargain with a Russian hacker over the ransom fee to unlock your computer? Yes says one researcher

9 years ago

Lebanese Hackers Behind Volatile Cedar Spy Campaign

Hackers linked to Lebanese political group are behind a 'well managed' espionage campaign, warns researcher

10 years ago

Check Point: Good Security Is About Discovering The Unknown

Gabi Reish from Check Point explains why traditional IT security solutions are becoming irrelevant

11 years ago

Check Point: Mobile Security Incidents Now A Costly Threat

The majority of businesses have had a mobile security incident in the past year, but organisations are still failing to…

11 years ago