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Poland Among Top Cyberattack Targets in Central Europe

In a weekly snapshot, the number of attacks on government and military institutions in Poland is about 2,100 - a level comparable with neighboring...

Industry and Education in the Crosshairs of Ransomware Groups

In 2024, ransomware attacks, despite the organized efforts of law enforcement, are experiencing another renaissance. The most frequently attacked countries are currently the United...

Home IoT Devices in the Crosshairs of Hackers

Check Point Software indicates a sharp rise in the number of cyberattacks aimed at IoT devices, observed in all regions and sectors. Europe...

8 out of 10 phishing attacks impersonate Microsoft, Apple, or Google

Microsoft, Apple, and Google's images were used in 8 out of 10 phishing attacks The technology industry remains the most frequently impersonated sector...

Ransomware Threats Rise: 3.8% of Corporate Networks Targeted Globally, Polish Public Utilities Most Vulnerable

The importance of ransomware groups is increasing. Already 3.8% of corporate networks have experienced attempts of ransomware attack – warn Check Point Research experts....

Another Wave of Disinformation Targets Moldova’s EU Membership Efforts

Cybercriminals have launched a campaign against Moldova's bid for European Union membership, Check Point Research reports. The newly discovered instances of information manipulation exploit...

“WalletConnect” App from Google Play Store Has Been Stealing Cryptocurrency from Users for 5 Months

Cybercriminals have once again targeted cryptocurrency holders. Researchers from Check Point Research discovered the existence of a malicious app called "WalletConnect" that operated unnoticed...

Cyber Attack Hits Ochnik and New Balance Poland, Exposing Confidential Customer and Employee Data

In recent days, a cyber attack has targeted the company, Ochnik, among the leading Polish clothing brands, and the Polish representative of New Balance,...

Cloud Security at Risk: 76% of Organizations Report a Shortage of Cybersecurity Experts

Throughout the last year, 61% of organizations encountered at least one incident related to the use of the public cloud. Another significant barrier is...

Apple vs. EU: The Battle Over Interoperability and User Privacy

The European Commission has called on Apple to fulfil its responsibilities regarding interoperability as stipulated in the Digital Markets Act ("DMA"). Under the DMA,...

Iranian Hacker Group APT34 Attacks Iraqi Government – Innovative Tools Veaty and Spearal in Play

A hacker group linked to Iran is carrying out an unprecedented attack on the Iraqi government. The attack is being carried out by...

Poland Faces Surge in Cyberattacks: Over 100,000 Threats Expected in 2024 Targeting Critical Infrastructure

In 2023, Poland experienced 80,000 cyberattacks (an increase of 100% compared to 2022). In 2024, the number of attacks in Poland may exceed...

Cybercriminals Attack Education and Research Sector in Record Numbers

Cybercriminals are intensifying attacks on the global education and research sector. The average educational institution has reported over 3,000 attacks per week, marking a...

Styx Stealer Backfires: Hacker Unwittingly Exposes His Own Identity During Debugging Session

The new malicious software Styx Stealer proved to be a threat to its creator as well. The tool was supposed to steal user data,...
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