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Cybersecurity in EMEA: These are the trends

March 17, 2025

Advanced ransomware, cloud attacks, and AI-based cyberwarfare will threaten corporate cybersecurity in 2025. Phishing is the most common method of distributing malicious files, and educational institutions are the most frequently attacked industry worldwide. Check Point Software Technologies, a pioneer and global leader in cybersecurity solutions, presented key findings from its latest EMEA Threat Intelligence Report at CPX Vienna 2025, the company's annual cybersecurity event. CPX Vienna brings together industry leaders, cybersecurity experts, and policymakers to discuss emerging threats, the impact of AI on cyberwarfare, and the latest security innovations. The latest…

Brand Phishing: Microsoft in first place

March 13, 2025

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The trend toward brand phishing to steal personal credentials and information continues unabated. In the last quarter of 2024, the most frequently counterfeited brands came from the technology sector. There are also counterfeits of PayPal, Facebook, Nike, Adidas, and various luxury brands. Check Point Research (CPR) has published its current Brand Phishing Ranking for Q4 2024. In the fourth quarter, Microsoft remained the most frequently counterfeited brand with 32 percent. Apple maintained second place with 12 percent, while Google maintained its third place with 12 percent, but a slightly lower figure on the…

Cyber Security Report: Attacks Increased by 2024 Percent in 44

March 3, 2025

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The threats posed by cyber criminals are increasing, especially through the use of generative AI, according to the Cyber Security Report 2025. Highlights of the 13th annual report, which includes data from 170 countries, include an analysis of cyber wars, the spread of ransomware and recommendations for CISOs. Check Point Software Technologies, a pioneer and global leader in cyber security solutions, has published its annual report "The State of Global Cyber Security 2025". In light of an alarming 44 percent increase in global cyber attacks compared to the previous year, the report reveals new cyber trends, new tactics used by hackers...

Phishing: New attacks via compromised travel agency accounts

27. February 2025

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Cybercriminals are currently using the accounts of a well-known travel agency to circulate phishing emails in order to install malware and steal identities. The USA is the most affected by this campaign, but it is also making its way into Europe. The damage is serious. Check Point Software Technologies is highlighting the latest phishing campaign that has affected over 7300 companies and 40000 individuals worldwide. The USA (75 percent) and the European Union (10 percent) are particularly badly affected. Criminals are using well-known brands for their own purposes The latest phishing campaign shows how dangerous...

The hacker group FunkSec

1. February 2025

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A pioneer in cyber security solutions takes a look at the FunkSec ransomware group from Algeria. It was the most active ransomware gang in December 2024 and claimed over 85 victims that month. Over 20 percent of them are based in the USA, another 16 percent in India. In addition, 5 percent are in Italy and 3 percent in Spain, as well as 4 percent in Israel. There is much evidence that the attacks are supported by artificial intelligence (AI), which makes the campaign very dangerous because it allows even inexperienced cyber criminals to use such tools with the help of generative…

New threats from ransomware group RansomHub

11 December 2024

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A provider of an AI-powered, cloud-based cybersecurity platform has published a report on ransomware activities and trends from the past month of September 2024. One of many findings: RansomHub has become the fastest-growing ransomware group operating via Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). RansomHub's high success rate is mainly due to the fact that they use the advanced method of remote encryption. This dangerous innovation was first observed by Check Point last year and has spread rapidly in 2024. With this tactic, the attacker only needs a single unprotected endpoint, such as a mobile phone,...

2025 more attacks with AI, quantum threats and deepfakes

10 November 2024

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A 2025 forecast predicts that organizations will increasingly adopt new technologies, while AI-driven attacks, quantum threats and cloud vulnerabilities will redefine the digital threat landscape. AI will become the primary tool of cybercriminals more than ever in 2025. Threat actors will use artificial intelligence to generate highly personalized phishing attacks and adaptive malware that can learn from real-time data to avoid detection. Smaller hacker groups will also use AI tools to conduct large-scale operations without the need for advanced expertise. Ransomware will become even more targeted and automated in 2025,…

Malware: RansomHub group in first place

19 October 2024

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In the evaluation for August 2024, the Android spyware Joker topped the list of mobile malware. The malware CloudEye was responsible for 18 percent of all infections. And the ransomware group RansomHub was the most dangerous. These are the results of the Global Threat Index. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has published its Global Threat Index for August 2024. The index shows that ransomware continues to be a dominant force, with RansomHub maintaining its position as the leading ransomware group. This ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has spread rapidly since its rebranding from Knight ransomware, infecting over 210…

Phishing: New campaign exploits Google Apps Script

15 October 2024

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Google Apps Script is a tool for automating tasks in Google applications. Check Point researchers have now discovered a new phishing campaign that exploits the tool and sends infected emails. Check Point® Software Technologies has uncovered a new phishing campaign that exploits Google Apps Script, a tool used to automate tasks in Google applications. The campaign aims to trick victims into revealing sensitive data via Google Apps Script URLs in phishing emails. Phishing emails of this type are also circulating in Germany, which is why Check Point is urging caution. How the phishing campaign works…

Malware attacked Iranian government networks

13 October 2024

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Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack targeting Iraqi government networks linked to Iranian state-backed actors. Analysis by Check Point Research (CPR) shows that the malware installer bore the logo of the Iraqi General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, a deliberate deception. In addition, the compromised servers were found to have links to the domains of the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The malware used bears similarities to known malicious programs used in previous attacks on the governments of Jordan, Lebanon and Pakistan....

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Cybersecurity in EMEA: These are the trends

Brand Phishing: Microsoft in first place

Cyber Security Report: Attacks Increased by 2024 Percent in 44

Phishing: New attacks via compromised travel agency accounts

The hacker group FunkSec

New threats from ransomware group RansomHub

2025 more attacks with AI, quantum threats and deepfakes

Malware: RansomHub group in first place

Phishing: New campaign exploits Google Apps Script

Malware attacked Iranian government networks

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