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JSCEAL Targets Crypto App Users – A New Threat in the Cyber Security Landscape
Key Points: Check Point Research has discovered the JSCEAL campaign, which targets crypto app users by leveraging malicious advertisements The campaign uses fake applications impersonating popular cryptocurrency trading apps, with over 35,000 malicious ads served in the first half of 2025, generating millions of impressions in the EU alone JSCEAL malware, which is delivered through…
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AI Security Simplified: Check Point supports launch of AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools Category with Infinity GenAI Protect
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially launched its new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category. This category provides enterprise customers with the ability to discover, procure, and deploy AI security tools directly from AWS Marketplace. It is now easier than ever for organizations to use many types of AI solutions, ranging from foundational models…
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Check Point Launches MDR 360° / MXDR 360°: Open, Vendor-Neutral Managed Detection and Response Services for Stronger Security
Check Point Software Technologies is proud to introduce MDR 360° / MXDR 360°, a new suite of managed detection and response service packages designed to simplify security operations, maximize visibility, and quickly contain threats across endpoint, identity, cloud, and network environments. Built for today’s hyper-connected world, MDR 360° / MXDR 360° provides 24/7 protection and…
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Proactive Security for MSPs: 4 Steps to Reduce Risk and Improve Margins
As an MSP, you’re increasingly expected to deliver more than just uptime and availability. Customers now rely on you for security, compliance, and risk reduction. That creates a tremendous opportunity: by evolving your offerings to include proactive security services, you don’t just protect your customers — you lead. MSPs who embrace this shift can grow…
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Stopping Ransomware: How a Hybrid Mesh Architecture Disrupts the Attack Chain Part Three
In parts one and two, we explored the ransomware attack chain, the shortcomings of fragmented defenses, and the advantages of a unified hybrid mesh approach. In part three, Pete Nicoletti joins us to share practical steps CISOs can take right now to start building a hybrid mesh architecture that effectively counters ransomware threats. Finally, we…
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Phishing Trends Q2 2025: Microsoft Maintains Top Spot, Spotify Reenters as a Prime Target
Phishing continues to be a powerful tool in the cyber criminal arsenal. In the second quarter of 2025, attackers doubled down on impersonating the world’s most trusted brands—those that millions of people rely on every day. From tech giants to streaming services and travel platforms, no digital brand is immune to being spoofed. Below, we…
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SharePoint Zero-Day CVE-2025-53770 Actively Exploited: What Security Teams Need to Know
*Updated July 24, 2025 with latest findings from Check Point Research* Key findings: A critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-53770 ) in SharePoint on-prem is actively being exploited in the wild. Dubbed “ToolShell,” the campaign enables unauthorized access to on-prem SharePoint servers, posing a serious risk to corporate environments Check Point Research identified the first signs of the…
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Independent Tests Prove It: Check Point’s SASE Excels in Security & User Experience
With employees working in the office, from home, and points beyond, securing the hybrid workforce requires more than just a VPN replacement in the cloud, or a scattered mix of point solutions. Organizations need a cloud-delivered platform that combines secure access, threat prevention, and AI-driven automation without compromising performance or visibility. That’s what SASE is…
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Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Sandy Venkataraman
Sandy, can you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m someone who loves making people laugh, growing stronger every day—mentally and professionally—and leading a team I genuinely care about at Check Point. What led to your decision to join Check Point? A combination of things! Check Point’s reputation in cyber security was a big factor,…
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Is Private Browsing on Safari Really Private?
Many Mac and iPhone users rely on Safari’s Private Browsing mode to keep their online activity confidential. You might assume that opening a Private window guarantees nobody can see what you are doing, but that assumption is not entirely accurate. Apple promotes Private Browsing as a way to keep your “current browsing session private,” but…