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Top List for Malware, Vulnerabilities, Attacks
Top List for Malware, Vulnerabilities, Attacks

Check Point Software has released its latest Global Threat Index for December 2022. In terms of malware, QBot has now overtaken Emotet, the Web Server Exposed Git Repository Information Disclosure is the most widely exploited vulnerability, and attackers continue to target the education and research sectors most. Qbot, a sophisticated Trojan that steals bank details and keystrokes, overtook Emotet on its return last month to become the most prevalent malware, affecting 13,49 percent of businesses in Germany. Emotet rises to second place with 5,12 percent...

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Azov ransomware identified as a wiper
Azov ransomware identified as a wiper

Azov Ransomware technical analysis proves that it is an advanced wiper and not ransomware. The malware is so sophisticated that it overwrites files beyond recognition. In this context, Check Point Research notes a worrying trend towards sophisticated malware aimed at destroying the infected system and advises companies to take appropriate measures. In October, the so-called "Azov ransomware" spread through cracked and pirated software and pretended to encrypt victims' files. The malware targeted Windows computers and…

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Cyber ​​attacks against foreign government
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

Researchers from Avanan report on attacks on the Caribbean island nation of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and explain how hackers threaten the government there on a daily basis. The islands, with a population of 100.000, experienced 34.000 phishing attacks a year. Check Point reports attacks against the government of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Researchers at Check Point subsidiary Avanan, a leading provider of email security solutions, have examined the attacks on the Caribbean island nation and placed them in the context of the increasing number of cyber attacks against authorities worldwide. Over 1.500 attacks on governments – per week! Noisy…

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Quantum Titan: AI-powered cloud network security
Quantum Titan: AI-powered cloud network security

Check Point Quantum Titan, the new version of Check Point's cybersecurity platform, brings new aspects to IoT security and threat prevention. Release R81.20 brings faster, AI-powered network security and advanced threat prevention for on-premises, cloud, and IoT. Check Point Quantum Titan uses innovative artificial intelligence and deep learning technology to protect against the most sophisticated attacks, including zero-day phishing and domain name system exploits. The Quantum Titan security console introduces three new software blades that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning to deliver advanced threat defenses against equally advanced...

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Russian hacker gang Killnet: further IT attacks against the USA 
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Killnet, which attacked many targets in the USA via DDoS, wanted to stop the attacks against the USA a few weeks ago. The aim was to improve the relationship between Russia and the USA. However, the group's statements are probably of little value: the attacks in the context of the Ukraine war continue. Check Point Software Technologies experts continued to monitor the APT group Killnet. Actually, the group wanted to let the attacks against the United States rest so that Russian-American relations improved. But the attacks continue. A comment by Sergey Shykevich, Threat Intelligence…

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Malware against minorities: Uyghurs monitored for years

Check Point security researchers have uncovered an ongoing phishing campaign targeting the Muslim minority in western China. The mobile malware, distributed via spear phishing campaigns, aims to monitor the Uyghurs. An analysis by Check Point. Check Point Research, the research arm of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a leading global provider of cyber security solutions, emphasizes that there is no indication that any country is behind the espionage. However, some other security researchers claim that China is again behind the attack against the Uyghurs, since the Chinese leadership has repeatedly…

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Hacker groups support protesters in Iran 
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Check Point Research (CPR) is monitoring several cybercriminals who are using news programs such as Telegram, Signal and the dark web to help anti-government protesters in Iran circumvent authorities' restrictions. Check Point Research, the research division of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is currently observing various groups that are using various channels to help protesters and government critics in Iran circumvent virtual borders and restrictions. Key activities include leaking and selling data, including officials' phone numbers and emails, and maps of sensitive locations. Hackers who just like that...

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