Check Point Urges Action to Address Escalating Cybersecurity Challenges in Africa
November 21, 2024
Check Point has released its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report. The report highlights the mounting cyber threats targeting critical sectors across the continent and emphasizes the need for African organizations to strengthen their…
Sophos Unveils China-Based Threats in Pacific Cyber Defense
November 5, 2024
Sophos has released “Pacific Rim,” a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with multiple interlinked nation-state adversaries based in China targeting perimeter devices, including Sophos Firewalls. The attackers used…
Insights from Canon EMEA’s Quentyn Taylor on Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape
October 22, 2024
What are the top IT security threats affecting businesses today? In today’s digital world, the threat landscape is expanding at a rapid rate and if security weaknesses are identified and exploited by hackers, this can…
Five Ways to “Secure Our World” for Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 10, 2024
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month – a time dedicated to promoting awareness about the importance of cyber security. In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital world, the significance of cyber security…
The future of cyber security in Africa: Automating and predicting threats
September 26, 2024
By Ignus De Villiers, Managing Executive Cyber Security As countries around the globe forge ahead on their digital transformation journeys, the amount of data being generated is staggering. In the right hands and used responsibly,…
Cyberthreats loom over Esports Olympics - can we save the games?
August 23, 2024
Esport, or electronic sport, has experienced a huge boom in recent years. As the popularity grows, so does the amount of money invested in tournaments, attracting not only fans but also the interest of cybercriminals….
Check Point’s Threat Index for February 2024 Highlights Main Threats in Local and Global Cybersecurity Landscape
March 15, 2024
Check Point has announced insights from its Global Threat Index for February 2024, shedding light on the cybersecurity landscape across Africa, with a particular focus on South Africa. The report reveals a concerning surge in…
Check Point Introduces Harmony SaaS for Prevention Against SaaS-Based Threats
March 7, 2024
Check Point has introduced Harmony SaaS, one of the most advanced solutions for safeguarding against SaaS-based threats. Designed to revolutionize Software as a Service (SaaS) security, Harmony SaaS offers protection by seamlessly integrating into customers’ existing infrastructure and providing real-time threat…
Marked Escalation of Web API Cyber Attacks in 2024
March 4, 2024
In the first month of 2024, the frequency of API attacks has escalated, affecting on average 1 in 4.6 organisations every week — a 20% increase from January 2023. This upward trend, observed by Check Point Research in the Check…