Category: Check Point Blog

5,000 Fake Microsoft Emails that Your Employees Could Fall For

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In the technology sector, Microsoft stands out as the one of the most frequently impersonated brands. Scammers commonly pose as Microsoft employees or affiliated vendors, deceiving email recipients. According to the latest research findings from Harmony Email &…

How to Safeguard Your Systems from Linux CUPS Vulnerabilities

On September 23rd, a security researcher named Simone Margaritelli (evilSocket on X) disclosed 4 vulnerabilities in OpenPrinting Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), a modular printing system for Unix-like operating systems that enables users to manage printers and print jobs. Due…

LINUX CUPS VULNERABILITIES

On September 23rd, a security researcher named Simone Margaritelli (evilSocket on X) disclosed 4 vulnerabilities in OpenPrinting Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), a modular printing system for Unix-like operating systems that enables users to manage printers and print jobs. Due…

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Ana Perez Quiles

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, Check Point honors the history, traditions, and cultural diversity of the Hispanic and Latino community. We sat down with Ana Perez Quiles, Public Relations Manager, to learn…

The Cryptocurrency Drainer Hiding on Google Play

Executive Summary Check Point Research uncovered a new malicious crypto drainer app on Google Play designed to steal cryptocurrency. The first time a drainer has targeted mobile device users exclusively, this app used modern evasion techniques to avoid detection and…

AI: The New Frontier in Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure

In an era where digital threats loom large, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a powerful ally in protecting our vital systems. According to Check Point Research, from January to August 2024, the utilities sector, including critical infrastructure, ranked fifth in…