Check Point has been honored Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Technology Innovation Leadership recognition in WAF and API security, positioning us as a Company to Action shaping the future of cybersecurity. This recognition reflects a major shift in how application security must operate today. Application Security Has Fundamentally Changed Applications are no longer just web apps they now run on APIs, microservices, and AI-driven services, rapidly expanding across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Each release introduces new components, increasing the attack surface. At the same time, accelerated DevSecOps cycles are making both web and AI applications harder to secure, while threats continue […]

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AI is changing how software works. Applications no longer just process requests. They reason, make decisions, and take action. AI agents now retrieve data, invoke tools, and execute workflows across systems in real time. That shift introduces a new kind of risk. Because in an agentic world, security is no longer just about who has access. It’s about what AI is allowed to do. A new control point for agentic systems in Google Cloud Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform provides a centralized control point for agentic systems enabling identity, access, policy enforcement, and observability across how agents operate. This […]

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Today’s enterprises demand Zero Trust security, everywhere. Cloud security teams require high-performance protection without the burden of managing firewalls at scale. For this reason, organizations are seeking managed network security solutions that reduce operational overhead while improving consistency, visibility, and prevention across complex multi-cloud environments. Responding to that demand, Check Point is continuing rollout of an AI-powered cloud firewall as a service now available for preview on Google Cloud, as well as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.  There will be demos of the new firewall service at the Check Point Booth #3101 in the Google Next Solution Expo.  Check Point Cloud Firewall as a Service eliminates the complex overhead of managing firewall software infrastructure, giving busy DevOps and Security teams time to focus on policy management, compliance, and other strategic initiatives.   Continued Evolution of Cloud Firewalls  Cloud Firewall as a Service on Google Cloud marketplace delivers the power of Cloud Firewall (formerly Guard Network Security) with advanced threat prevention, AI-driven security intelligence, automated policy […]

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Anthropic’s reported development of Claude Mythos signals a shift: AI is compressing attack timelines by accelerating vulnerability discovery, exploit development, and multi-step attack planning. More broadly, AI is increasing the speed and scale of attacks across malware, phishing, and vulnerabilities. Attackers can now run these vectors in parallel, reducing time to compromise and increasing exposure. AI also enables more targeted phishing, faster malware iteration, and rapid vulnerability discovery, exposing gaps in detection and exposure management earlier and requiring prevention-first controls and real-time detection. To see how these challenges translate into real-world performance, and how leading security vendors handle them under […]

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Key Findings  The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has claimed over 320 victims since mid-2025, with 240 attacks occurring in 2026 alone, making it the #2 most active ransomware group by victim count so far this year  Check Point Research gained rare access to a live command-and-control server linked to a Gentlemen affiliate, revealing a botnet of over 1,570 likely corporate victims, surpassing the group’s own publicly claimed numbers.  The group deliberately targets internet-facing devices (VPNs, firewalls) as their entry point, and once inside, moves quickly to encrypt entire networks within hours  Manufacturing and technology are the most frequently targeted sectors, with healthcare a growing third target — a […]

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In Q1 2026, Microsoft continued to be the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks, accounting for 22% of all brand impersonation attempts, according to data from Check Point Research (CPR). The results reinforce a long‑standing trend: attackers consistently exploit highly trusted brands to steal credentials and gain initial access to personal and enterprise environments. Apple climbed to second place with 11%, reflecting attackers’ increasing focus on consumer ecosystems tied to payments, identity, and personal devices. Google followed closely in third place at 9%, while Amazon ranked fourth with 7%. LinkedIn rose to fifth place with 6%, highlighting sustained attacker interest […]

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On World Quantum Day, much of the conversation celebrates breakthroughs in medicine, materials, and computing. But for cyber security leaders, quantum computing represents a fundamental disruption to the cryptographic foundations that secure our digital world. Q-Day is closer than you think What was once considered a distant, theoretical risk is rapidly becoming reality. Advances in quantum computing, including improved algorithms and reduced qubit requirements, are accelerating timelines. What the industry once viewed as a 2040s challenge is now approaching within years. In late 2025, Gartner elevated Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) migration to a board-level priority, urging action ahead of a 2030 […]

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The global manufacturing sector entered 2025 facing one of the most aggressive cyber threat environments in its history. Digital transformation, smart factories, and interconnected supply chains have expanded operational efficiency to places 50 years ago we wouldn’t have thought possible. But, this comes with unprecedented cyber risk. According to the Manufacturing Threat Landscape 2025 report, cyber incidents targeting manufacturing increased sharply year over year, placing the industry at the center of global ransomware activity. Manufacturing Becomes the Primary Ransomware Target In 2025, global ransomware incidents reached 7,419 documented cases, representing a 32 percent increase year over year. Manufacturing was the […]

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Global Attack Volumes Begin to Moderate  In March 2026, global cyber attack activity showed early signs of moderation while remaining at historically elevated levels. The average number of weekly cyber-attacks per organization reached 1,995, representing a 4% decrease month over month and a 5% decline compared to March 2025.   Despite this easing, the overall threat environment remains intense. Nearly 2,000 weekly attacks per organization continue to reflect sustained adversary pressure, driven by automation, broad attack surface expansion, and persistent exposure risks tied to cloud adoption and GenAI usage. Check Point Research data indicates that while short term fluctuations are emerging, cyber threats have not returned to pre-surge baselines and remain a constant operational reality for organizations worldwide.  Critical Sectors Continue to Face […]

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The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 concurred that cyber risk is increasingly driven by operational complexity rather than lack of technology. As security environments expand, many organizations struggle with hands‑on skill gaps, slow issue resolution, and training that does not reflect how their environments de-facto operate. The result: higher operational risk – even in well‑equipped organizations.  To address these challenges, Check Point Services offers PS Private Training (Custom ILT): a tailored, instructor‑led program designed to strengthen operational mastery in real environments. The service replaces one‑size‑fits‑all instruction with customized training, hands‑on labs, and field‑proven best practices delivered by active Professional Services consultants, enabling […]

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Check Point is proud to integrate with NVIDIA DSX Air’s testing environment, enabling organizations to pre-validate their security aware AI data center designs before ever deploying their first piece of hardware in production to build and run their own AI.  Testing AI Factory deployments end-to-end is challenging and can require complex multi-vendor orchestration. From compute to networking, orchestration, and security, ensuring integrations, configurations and automations perform as expected can become resource-intensive with so many factors at play.   Now, organizations can perform large-scale cyber security validation testing before deploying AI Factories, using the NVIDIA DSX Air cloud-based simulation and validation platform.  Why are Organizations Building Their […]

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The rise of GenAI has pushed social engineering and phishing to new levels. What once required manual effort can now be generated in seconds, resulting in hyper-personalized messages, cloned executive voices, and even realistic video impersonations. Deepfake incidents have already moved from online curiosity to real business risk, driving financial loss and operational disruption in organizations worldwide.  On everyday collaboration platforms, verifying identity has become increasingly difficult. Real-time face and voice cloning remove many traditional warning signs, making scams harder to spot than ever. As the threat landscape shifts, organizations need modern defenses and smarter awareness programs designed for the realities of the AI era.  Check Point Services has recently expanded its training portfolio to help […]

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Global Attack Volumes Remain Elevated Worldwide  In February 2026, global cyber attack activity remained near record levels, confirming that elevated attack volumes are becoming the new normal for organizations worldwide. The average number of weekly cyber attacks per organization reached 2,086, representing a 9.6% increase year over year, while remaining essentially flat month over month (-0.2% compared to January 2026). This stabilization at a high baseline reflects a sustained pressure environment rather than a short‑term surge. Despite a slowdown in ransomware activity compared to the same period last year, overall attack volumes continue to rise, driven by automation, expanding digital footprints, and persistent exposure risks linked to enterprise GenAI usage. Check Point Research data shows that February’s […]

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Key Findings Since the recent escalation in the Middle East, Check Point Research has observed increased activity by Chinese-nexus APT actors in the region, particularly targeting Qatar The Chinese-nexus threat actor Camaro Dragon attempted to deploy a variant of PlugX malware against Qatari targets within one day of the launch of Operation Epic Fury and the onset of the escalation in the Middle East The attackers leveraged the ongoing war in the Middle East to make their lures more credible and engaging, demonstrating the ability to rapidly adapt to major developments and breaking news The use of payloads such as […]

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Fragmented products and solutions sprawled across multiple environments create significant visibility gaps, which attackers look for to exploit. To close these gaps, Check Point Services has now introduced CPR Act, an expert‑led unit that covers the entire security lifecycle with continuous intelligence, coordinated action, and clear outcomes. This unified approach eliminates blind spots and ensures that every phase of security feeds into the next, creating a connected and predictable defense.  This elite team of experts brings top researchers, analysts, and responders together to provide organizations with a clear, research‑based insight to act decisively. It operates through four foundational pillars:  Intelligence: […]

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Recognizing Excellence, Innovation, and Impact Across the Region  Check Point Software Technologies recognized the top partners across the Asia Pacific region, during the Check Point Software Technologies Sales Kickoff APAC event in Bangkok, Thailand, attended by almost 1,000 employees and partners. These awards are handed out to outstanding partners across Asia Pacific who have delivered exceptional customer outcomes, driven sustained growth, and advanced prevention first, AI powered cyber security across the region.   As cyber threats across Asia Pacific continue to intensify in both scale and sophistication — fuelled by AI-driven attacks, expanding hybrid and cloud ecosystems, and growing regulatory and operational complexity across the varied APAC countries, especially around AI, our top-performing partners play a critical role in helping organizations strengthen […]

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Your whitelist is not a wall. For nation-state attackers, it’s a map, showing exactly who to compromise to get to your assets. $1,788,000,000 STOLEN FROM INSTITUTIONS WITH WHITELISTS, MULTISIGS, AND HARDWARE WALLETS IN PLACE TL;DR When you hold significant assets on a public blockchain, nation-state groups will target you – not if, but when Your whitelist tells attackers exactly which vendors and counterparties to compromise to reach your funds Bybit ($1.5B), WazirX ($235M), and Radiant ($53M) all had whitelists. All were drained through whitelisted entities The correct assumption: every whitelisted address is potentially compromised. Trust must be verified in real […]

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Silver Dragon is a China nexus cyber espionage group targeting government ministries and public sector organizations across Southeast Asia, with additional victims identified in Europe The group gains initial access through exploitation of public-facing servers and targeted phishing campaigns aimed at government entities It maintains long-term persistence by hijacking legitimate Windows services, thus allowing malware processes to blend into normal system activity A custom backdoor, GearDoor, enables covert command-and-control communications via Google Drive, blending malicious traffic with normal cloud usage The campaign remains relevant as attackers continue to abuse trusted enterprise services and legitimate system components to evade detection Based […]

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The CVSS Blind Spot For years, CVSS scores have been the default metric for vulnerability severity. But severity does not equal risk. A CVSS 9.8 vulnerability that is never exploited is less dangerous than a CVSS 6.5 actively used in ransomware campaigns. Yet many organizations still chase the highest scores first, wasting time and leaving real threats exposed. KEV lists help, but they are reactive and often lag behind active exploitation. Attackers move faster than static scoring systems. If your prioritization strategy starts and ends with CVSS, you are playing catch-up. If vulnerability management feels overwhelming, the numbers explain why. […]

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With the current Iran crisis at its peak, cyber activity is a relevant part of the threat picture alongside kinetic and political pressure. Iran’s ecosystem includes multiple clusters aligned with state entities, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), as well as deniable operators and “hacktivist” groups. This ecosystem supports a broad set of objectives: espionage to gain intelligence and footholds; disruption and destructive activity, including DDoS attacks, pseudo-ransomware, and data wipers to impose costs; and information operations that pair destructive activity or data leaks with coordinated online amplification. This activity is expected to intensify and broaden across the Middle East, the United States, and […]

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