Originally published in the November 2024 edition of Intelligent Risk magazine Cyber risks have gained numerous business executives’ attention as these risks are effectively operational risks due to their potentially devastating operational and financial impacts, and reputational damage to organizations.…
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5G network AI models: Threats and Mitigations
Modern communications networks are increasingly reliant on the use of AI models for enhancing the performance, reliability and security of their offerings. 5G networks especially, with a landscape of service-based architecture, increasingly use AI models for real-time data processing, predictive…
Spotlight on Iranian Cyber Group Emennet Pasargad’s Malware
Executive Summary On October 21, 2024, multiple emails impersonating the Israeli National Cyber Directorate (INCD) were sent to various Israeli organizations from the fraudulent address. These emails warned recipients of the urgent necessity to update their Chrome browser. In a…
Empowering Employees in the Age of AI: Strengthening Cyber Security through Training and Awareness
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cyber security has emerged as a paramount concern for organizations across all sectors. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, the role of employees in safeguarding organizational assets has never been more critical. Employees serve…
Hamas-linked Threat Group Expands Espionage and Destructive Operations
Check Point Research has been monitoring the ongoing activities of the WIRTE threat actor, which is previously linked to the Hamas-associated group Gaza Cybergang, despite the ongoing conflict in the region. The conflict has not disrupted the group’s activities, and…
Honoring One Year of Check Point’s U.S. Military, Veterans, and Allies ERG: Our Ongoing Dedication to Supporting Veterans
As we mark the one-year anniversary of Check Point’s U.S. Active Military, Veterans, and Allies Employee Resource Group (ERG), we reflect on the profound impact this initiative has had on our workplace community. Designed to cultivate an inclusive and supportive…
October 2024’s Most Wanted Malware: Infostealers Surge as Cyber Criminals Leverage Innovative Attack Vectors
Check Point Software’s latest threat index reveals a significant rise in infostealers like Lumma Stealer, while mobile malware like Necro continues to pose a significant threat, highlighting the evolving tactics used by cyber criminals across the globe. Check Point’s Global…
Incident Response Readiness Journey
Introduction Imagine for a second that you live in a neighborhood where increasingly houses get broken into by brazen criminals to steal and break valuable items, kidnap people for ransom, and, in some cases, burn houses to the ground! If…
Tackling Cyberbullying with Cyber security to defend the Digital Playground
Cyber security, laws and education being used to combat the rise of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is a severe, often relentless form of digital harassment that can manifest in many ways, impacting individuals’ emotional well-being and security. On this International Day Against…
Uncovering a Large-Scale Campaign Using the Latest Version of The Rhadamanthys Stealer: Rhadamanthys.07
Executive Summary: Check Point Research has identified a large-scale phishing operation utilizing a new version of Rhadamanthys Stealer. Dubbed CopyRh(ight)adamantys, the operation targets individuals and organizations under the false premise of copyright infringement violations. Attackers create dedicated Gmail accounts and…