Of course, organizations see risk. It’s just that they struggle to turn insight into timely, safe action. That gap is why exposure management has emerged, and also why it is now becoming a foundational security discipline. What the diagram makes clear is that risk doesn’t stay flat while organizations deliberate. From the moment an exposure is discovered and is reachable, exploitable, and known – the clock starts ticking. As time passes, environments change, dependencies grow, and attackers adapt faster. Remediation workflows fall behind. Manual coordination, unclear ownership, and fear of disruption all extend what is increasingly referred to as ‘exposure […]

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Check Point Research has identified VoidLink, one of the first known examples of advanced malware largely generated using artificial intelligence. Unlike earlier AI-assisted malware, which was typically low-quality or derivative, VoidLink demonstrates a high level of sophistication and rapid evolution. AI dramatically accelerated development, enabling what appears to be a single actor to plan, build, and iterate a complex malware framework in days rather than months. This marks a turning point: AI is no longer just supporting malware development. It is actively reshaping how advanced threats are created. Defenders must adapt, as AI lowers the barrier to high-complexity attacks and […]

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In Q4 2025, Microsoft once again ranked as the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks, accounting for 22% of all brand phishing attempts, according to data from Check Point Research. This continues a multi-quarter trend in which attackers increasingly abuse trusted enterprise and consumer brands to harvest credentials and gain initial access. Google followed in second place with 13%, while Amazon climbed into third position at 9%, fueled by Black Friday and holiday sales, overtaking Apple. After a prolonged absence, Facebook (Meta) re-entered the top 10, landing in fifth place, highlighting renewed interest among attackers in social media account takeover. […]

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Executive Summary Check Point Research identified active, large-scale exploitation of CVE-2025-37164, a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting HPE OneView. The exploitation campaign is attributed to the RondoDox botnet and escalated rapidly to tens of thousands of automated attack attempts. Check Point blocked tens of thousands of exploitation attempts through its security infrastructure, highlighting both the severity of the risk and the importance of layered defenses. Check Point reported the active exploitation to CISA on January 7, 2026, and the vulnerability was added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities KEV catalog the same day. Organizations running HPE OneView should patch immediately […]

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In December 2025, organizations experienced an average of 2,027 cyber attacks per organization per week. This represents a 1% month-over-month increase and a 9% year-over-year increase. While overall growth remained moderate, Latin America recorded the sharpest regional increase, with organizations experiencing an average of 3,065 attacks per week, a 26% increase year over year. The data points to sharper regional and sector-level spikes in activity, driven primarily by ransomware operations and expanding exposure linked to enterprise adoption of generative AI (GenAI). Latin America experienced the sharpest rise in cyber attacks globally, with organizations in the region facing an average of […]

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Key Points: VoidLink is a cloud-native Linux malware framework built to maintain long-term, stealthy access to cloud infrastructure rather than targeting individual endpoints. It reflects a shift in attacker focus away from Windows systems toward the Linux environments that power cloud services and critical operations. Its modular, plug-in-driven design allows threat actors to customize capabilities over time, expanding attacks quietly as objectives evolve. Adaptive stealth enables it to operate differently depending on defenses, prioritizing evasion in monitored environments and speed where visibility is limited. Check Point Research has identified a new and highly advanced malware framework, VoidLink, designed specifically to […]

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Today’s security teams work in complex, multi-tool environments. Alerts flow from SIEMs, tickets are created in ITSM platforms, actions occur in cloud and network controls, and workflows span countless third-party services. To keep pace, automation must be open, flexible, and seamlessly connected across every system that matters. We’re excited to introduce two powerful new capabilities in Infinity Playblocks that take us one step closer to a truly open automation ecosystem: API Request Step and Webhook Trigger. Together, they unlock a new open garden approach to security automation – where Infinity Playblocks seamlessly integrates with any system, inbound or outbound, without […]

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Executive Summary The OPCOPRO “Truman Show” operation is a fully synthetic, AI‑powered investment scam that uses legitimate Android and iOS apps from the official mobile app stores, and AI‑generated communities to steal money and identity data from victims. Instead of relying on malicious code, the attackers use social engineering. The attackers pull victims using phishing SMS/ads/Telegram into tightly-controlled WhatsApp and Telegram groups, where AI‑generated “experts” and synthetic peers simulate an institutional‑grade trading community for weeks before any money or personal details are requested. The mobile apps themselves contain no trading logic and act only as WebView shells connected to attacker‑controlled […]

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Simplifying Cloud Network Security When securing cloud landscapes, it’s critically important to eliminate any downtime or performance degradation that firewall or gateway implementation may cause. To address these challenges, Check Point is proud to announce our support for Google Cloud Network Security Integration. This innovation creates a nondisruptive approach to cloud firewall deployment, increasing network security without negatively impacting performance. Scaling Hybrid Cloud Network Security Network security and performance are critical to any organization, but this is especially true for industries under heavy regulations like financial services, healthcare, and government. So over time these organizations gain comfort, expertise, and confidence […]

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As businesses and service providers deploy AI tools and systems, having strong cyber security across the entire AI pipeline is a foundational requirement, from design to deployment. Even at this stage of AI adoption, attacks on AI infrastructure and prompt-based manipulation are gaining traction. Per a recent Gartner report, 32% of organizations have already experienced an AI attack involving prompt manipulation, while 29% faced attacks on their GenAI infrastructure in the past year. Nearly 70% of cyber security leaders said emerging GenAI risks demand significant changes to existing cyber security approaches. And a recent Lakera survey found that only 19% of organizations […]

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Define Security Success Organizations face an escalating threat landscape and a widening cyber security skills gap. Compliance-driven training alone cannot prepare teams for real-world challenges like incident response, SOC operations, and threat hunting. Without robust, practical training, defenses weaken, and vulnerabilities multiply. Recent data from Cybrary – a leading cyber security training platform – shows how modern approaches are transforming readiness. Cybrary specializes in practical, role-based learning for security professionals. Through its partnership with Check Point’s Infinity Global Services, organizations gain access to structured programs that combine industry-recognized certifications, hands-on labs, and customized learning paths. The Impact of Cyber Security […]

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As a global leader in cyber security, Check Point proudly highlights its 2025 recognition from leading analyst firms and research labs. Check Point believes these honors highlight the company’s commitment to protecting AI-driven environments and securing distributed networks that underpin digital trust. This year made it clear that as AI adoption accelerates, security teams are under growing pressure to protect an expanding landscape of data, applications, and infrastructure. Check Point helps organizations stay ahead with a prevention-first approach that unifies security management, strengthens Zero Trust frameworks, and enables the safe use of AI across the enterprise. With cyber attacks rising […]

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This report describes a phishing campaign in which attackers impersonate legitimate Google generated messages by abusing Google Cloud Application Integration to distribute malicious emails that appear to originate from trusted Google infrastructure. The emails mimic routine enterprise notifications such as voicemail alerts and file access or permission requests, making them appear normal and trustworthy to recipients. In this incident, attackers sent 9,394 phishing emails targeting approximately 3,200 customers over the past 14 days. All messages were sent from the legitimate Google address noreply-application-integration@google.com, which significantly increased their credibility and likelihood of reaching end users’ inboxes. Method of attack Based on […]

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Key Insights Insider recruitment is a growing cyber threat across banks, telecoms, and tech firms. Darknet ads offer payouts from $3,000 to $15,000 for access or data. Crypto exchanges, banks, and cloud providers are prime targets. Prevention requires employee education, strict access controls, and darknet monitoring. The Rise of Insider Recruitment in Cyber Crime Cyber criminals are no longer relying solely on brute force, social engineering, or exploiting vulnerabilities. Increasingly, they are recruiting insiders within organizations to gain access to corporate networks, user devices, and cloud environments. Across darknet forums, employees are being approached, or even volunteering, to sell access […]

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Artificial Intelligence is transforming every industry, unlocking new opportunities while introducing new risks. That is why Infinity Global Services (IGS) is proud to announce the launch of our first dedicated AI security training courses. This is the first release in a growing IGS AI services portfolio, with upcoming offerings focused on AI red teaming, AI governance and AI implantation consulting services. The new courses are part of Infinity Global Services’ mission to empower organizations with the knowledge and tools to defend against emerging AI-driven threats and implementing AI securely in their operations and product development. Through hands-on training and expert-led […]

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Executive Summary Ink Dragon, a Chinese espionage group, has expanded from Asia and South America into European government networks. The group turns compromised servers into relay nodes, using victims to route commands and support operations in other environments. Updated tooling, including a new FinalDraft variant, allows the attackers to blend into Microsoft cloud activity and maintain long term access. Multiple threat actors, including RudePanda, exploited the same public facing weakness, showing how a single flaw can draw in several advanced groups. Check Point Research continues to track Ink Dragon’s activity and provide intelligence to help organizations detect and disrupt its […]

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