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Ransomware victim numbers flat as active groups hit record
Firewalls

Ransomware victim numbers flat as active groups hit record

More groups are now driving attacks, leaving victim numbers flat even as ransomware operations reached a record 93 active crews in the quarter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point
Malware

Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point

Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July as organisations also endured 2,336 weekly cyberattacks and widening AI data exposure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
Cyber attacks rise 16% as ransomware surges in July
Malware

Cyber attacks rise 16% as ransomware surges in July

Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July, while organisations worldwide also faced 16% more cyber attacks year on year.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Check Point named Frost visionary in risk platform
Digital Transformation

Check Point named Frost visionary in risk platform

Growing demand for integrated cyber risk tools has lifted Check Point into Frost & Sullivan's top tier, as attackers move faster and exposures mount.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
Thomson Reuters unveils in-house AI model for lawyers
Software-as-a-Service

Thomson Reuters unveils in-house AI model for lawyers

The in-house system is now the default in CoCounsel Legal, as Thomson Reuters seeks tighter control over accuracy and cost in high-stakes work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
Doppel names Hideki Ushigome as Japan Country Manager
Data Protection

Doppel names Hideki Ushigome as Japan Country Manager

AI-driven phishing is heightening risks for Japanese organisations as Doppel expands locally and bolsters its response with a seasoned cybersecurity executive.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
Westcon-Comstor adds 1Password to AWS Marketplace
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor adds 1Password to AWS Marketplace

The deal gives EMEA partners a simpler way to buy identity security software through AWS Marketplace as cloud procurement grows faster.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Check Point launches AI Network Firewall in R82.20
Firewalls

Check Point launches AI Network Firewall in R82.20

It aims to close a security gap as firms grapple with prompt injection and shadow AI across existing firewall estates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
AlgoSec Horizon A33.30 boosts cloud security automation
Firewalls

AlgoSec Horizon A33.30 boosts cloud security automation

Security teams could cut manual policy work as the update adds automation, compliance reporting and wider support across hybrid cloud tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
Microsoft tops brand phishing list in Q2 2026 report
Malware

Microsoft tops brand phishing list in Q2 2026 report

Attacks are increasingly concentrating on a handful of familiar brands, with Microsoft alone accounting for 23% of phishing attempts in Q2 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
Malware

Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword

AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
AI deserves our appreciation, but only if we're honest about what we're appreciating
Malware

AI deserves our appreciation, but only if we're honest about what we're appreciating

AI is speeding up attacks as well as defence, with high-risk prompts and unsupervised agents exposing firms to new security gaps.

By Robert Falzon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Hybrid Cloud

Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way

Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Firewalls

Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly

Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
AI now runs parts of cyber attacks, Check Point says
Firewalls

AI now runs parts of cyber attacks, Check Point says

Defenders face shorter patching windows as Check Point says AI can now turn new flaws into working exploits within hours.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
AI now drives live cyber attacks, Check Point says
Malware

AI now drives live cyber attacks, Check Point says

Security teams face faster, harder-to-trace intrusions as AI is now being used to write attack code and run deception during breaches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year
Malware

Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year

Business and public sector organisations faced 2,270 attacks a week in June, as ransomware rose 33% and GenAI use exposed sensitive data.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Check Point report: vulnerabilities drive cyber risk rise
Digital Transformation

Check Point report: vulnerabilities drive cyber risk rise

Security teams are being pushed to prioritise more than ever, as vulnerabilities now make up 42.6% of critical exposures, Check Point says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026