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Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams amid 1,309 weekly cyber attacks, with email phishing driving 71% of malicious file deliveries in 2025.
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Check Point launches Canada CloudGuard WAF PoP to boost security

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Check Point Software launches a CloudGuard WAF Point of Presence in Canada, enhancing localised cloud security, reducing latency, and boosting regulatory compliance.
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Jonathan Zanger named CTO to advance AI at Check Point

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Jonathan Zanger appointed CTO at Check Point to lead AI-driven cyber security initiatives and advance automation across its Infinity Platform globally.
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Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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Check Point Software Technologies has earned CREST accreditation for its penetration testing services, affirming its high standards in cybersecurity assurance.
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Check Point launches Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls for SMB security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Check Point unveils Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls with Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and AI security, targeting SMBs facing a 61% rise in cyberattacks and boosting MSP support.
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Check Point named a Leader in Forrester Wave Zero Trust report

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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Check Point has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 Zero Trust Platforms report for its Infinity Platform's unified, prevention-first security approach.
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LevelBlue launches global cybersecurity partner programme

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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LevelBlue has launched a new Partner Programme for global Managed Service Providers and resellers, aiming to simplify cybersecurity and boost revenue.
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Check Point & Wiz partner to secure hybrid cloud setups

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Check Point Software Technologies and Wiz have unveiled a strategic partnership to enhance security for hybrid cloud environments, bridging network and application protection.
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Check Point's Infinity Platform excels in new security tests

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Check Point Software's Infinity Platform has been recognised for its exceptional security efficacy, achieving a 99.9% malware block rate in Miercom's 2025 benchmark report.
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Geoff Waters has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks, aiming to boost global sales, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
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New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification

Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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New Zloader malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification, targeting over 2,000 victims in 111 countries.
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Cyberattacks on healthcare organisations 'out of control' - Check Point

Wed, 6th Jan 2021
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Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have increased by 45% in the last two months, making healthcare the most targeted industry, according to Check Point.
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Check Point names February's most disruptive malware

Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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Coinhive tops Check Point's Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.