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Cyber Attack Surge: In Q1 2025, cyber attacks per organization increased by 47%, reaching an average of 1,925 weekly attacks. Sectors Most Affected: Education saw the highest number of attacks, with 4,484 weekly, followed by government and telecommunications with 2,678 and 2,664 attacks, respectively. Regional Attack Growth: Africa had the highest average with 3,286 weekly attacks, while Latin America saw the largest YoY increase at 108%. Ransomware Surge: Ransomware attacks rose by 126%, with North America accounting for 62% of global incidents, and Consumer Goods & Services being the most targeted sector. The first quarter of 2025 saw cyber attacks The post Q1 2025 Global Cyber Attack Report from Check Point Software: An Almost 50% Surge in Cyber Threats Worldwide, with a Rise of 126% in Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Check Point Blog.

Executive Summary Check Point Research has been observing a sophisticated phishing campaign conducted by Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) 29, a Russian-linked threat group. The operation targeted diplomatic organizations throughout Europe. The campaign appears to continue a previous operation called Wineloader, which impersonates a major European foreign affairs ministry to distribute fake invitations to diplomatic events, most commonly wine-tasting events. The campaign, which was spread via phishing emails, used a new malware dubbed Grapeloader. A new variant of Wineloader was also discovered, likely used in a later stage of the campaign. Introduction Check Point Research (CPR) identified a significant wave of The post Unmasking APT29: The Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Targeting European Diplomacy appeared first on Check Point Blog.

The rise of blockchain promises a more open, decentralized internet. But with that promise comes new risks—and so far, the security landscape hasn’t kept pace. In 2024 alone, crypto platforms lost over $2.2 billion to cyber attacks, with sophisticated exploits targeting everything from smart contracts to wallets. The cost isn’t just financial—it’s trust, adoption, and credibility. Now, Check Point is changing that. In partnership with Fuse Network, a Layer 2 blockchain designed for scalable, real-world crypto payments, Check Point is developing the first real-time blockchain firewall. This network-wide, prevention-first security layer is a milestone for the entire industry—and marks the The post Check Point and Fuse to Deliver First Real-Time Blockchain Firewall appeared first on Check Point Blog.

Unanticipated cyber threats can rapidly exhaust cyber security budgets and derail carefully planned strategies. Among these challenges, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks stand out as a prime example of how unexpected risks can disrupt even the most secure systems. DDoS Attack at SJD-Bank (fictitious) It was a routine evening at SJD-Bank’s security operations center (SOC), where the team was wrapping up case analyses before the shift handover. Suddenly, a major incident alert broke the calm. An emergency bridge call was initiated to investigate a sharp spike in activity that was impacting the bank’s perimeter firewalls. The incident was also The post Collateral Damage: The Hidden Cost of Cyber Risks appeared first on Check Point Blog.

Step into the shadows and sharpen your digital instincts—Beacon in the Dark, the latest escape room experience in Check Point’s IGS Cyber Park, is now live. First launched at CPX and now available for free on Cyber Park, the game places you in the heart of a high-stakes mission where critical thinking, observation, and quick decision-making could make all the difference. Infinity Global Services (IGS) is Check Point’s expert-led services division, focused on helping organizations elevate their cyber security operations with an AI driven approach. Through platforms like Cyber Park, IGS supports cyber resilience not only through consulting and operational The post Infinity Global Services’ Cyber Park Launches “Beacon in the Dark” – A New Cyber Security Escape Room Adventure appeared first on Check Point Blog.

Your organization relies on a growing portfolio of SaaS applications to drive productivity. But this shift has brought with it a shadow of complexity and risk. Shadow IT, misconfigured apps, and third-party integrations now form a fragmented, often-invisible attack surface—one that many traditional security tools weren’t built to handle. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Check Point Harmony SaaS is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace. Google Cloud customers can deploy our AI-powered solution to uncover, understand, and instantly secure their SaaS ecosystem—delivering the fastest path to enterprise-grade SaaS security. Why This Matters for Google Cloud Users The integration The post Harmony SaaS Delivers Next-Level SaaS Security for Google Cloud Customers appeared first on Check Point Blog.

As public transportation evolves, bus systems face new risks. Many systems still rely on older technology (outdated OT devices – such as standalone diagnostic tools), which wasn’t built to handle today’s complex cyber attacks. While modern buses use technologies like collision avoidance (ADAS) and dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication to enhance safety and efficiency, some critical systems like telematics and vehicle control units (VCU) are often overlooked. This leaves them vulnerable to potential threats, highlighting the need for strong cyber security controls to protect the entire bus ecosystem. Public Wi-Fi also presents a hidden The post Smart Buses, Smarter Threats | Securing the Future of Connected Transit appeared first on Check Point Blog.

Introduction: AI is reshaping cyber security—accelerating both innovation and attack sophistication. As enterprises expand across cloud, remote, and on-prem environments, cyber criminals are leveraging generative AI to launch faster, more convincing, and more damaging campaigns. Traditional firewalls and siloed solutions cannot keep pace. Defending the modern enterprise requires a unified, flexible architecture—and a relentless focus on efficacy. It is not enough to detect threats; they must be stopped. This paper explores the rise of Hybrid Mesh Firewalls, why traditional models fall short, and how Check Point delivers industry-leading prevention and protection in the AI era with the Hybrid Mesh Network The post Securing a Hyperconnected World: The Case for Check Point’s Hybrid Mesh Security Architecture appeared first on Check Point Blog.

Organizations demand uncompromising protection against today’s sophisticated threats while ensuring minimal disruption to legitimate business operations. Check Point CloudGuard Network Security has just set a new industry benchmark—achieving a 100% exploit block rate including evasions in independent testing conducted by CyberRatings.org (Fig 1.). Check Point also leads in reducing alert fatigue with an industry highest 100% False Positive Accuracy (Fig 2). You can attend a webinar covering the independent test results and download the full analyst report free at this link. With proven resilience against evasions, enterprise-grade reliability, and highest industry block rate, Check Point emerges as an undisputed leader The post Check Point Cloud Firewalls Achieve Industry Best 100% Block Rate and Accuracy: CyberRatings.Org Test Results Confirm appeared first on Check Point Blog.

Our latest Global Threat Index for March 2025 shows the continued dominance of FakeUpdates, a downloader malware that remains the most prevalent cyber threat worldwide. This sustained threat comes as RansomHub ransomware campaigns gain traction, marking a growing concern in the ransomware space. Meanwhile, education remains the most impacted industry globally, with both malware and ransomware attacks increasingly targeting this sector. This month, researchers uncovered a new intrusion campaign delivering FakeUpdates, the most prevalent malware, and leading to RansomHub ransomware attacks. FakeUpdates continues to be the most prevalent malware, with a notable trend in March where the attack chain involves The post March 2025: Malware Spotlight – FakeUpdates and RansomHub Ransomware Group Dominate Cyber Threats appeared first on Check Point Blog.