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Ransomware & Malware

[VECT 2.0] Ransomware That Wipes Files Over 128KB

Everyone figured VECT 2.0 was the next slick RaaS contender, partnering with BreachForums and supply-chain hackers. Turns out, its encryption engine self-destructs large files — making it a wiper by bug.

5 min read 3 weeks, 3 days ago
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Nation-State Threats

Silver Dragon's Cyber Onslaught Hits Asian and European Governments – Wake-Up Call for the Rest of Us

Your government's email just got a lot more interesting to Beijing. Silver Dragon, Check Point's new name for a slick Chinese threat crew, is burrowing into Southeast Asian and European orgs with APT41 flair.

4 min read 1 month, 1 week ago
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Threat Intelligence

Check Point's 2025 Threat Intel: Real Edge or Echo Chamber?

Check Point Research's 2025 roundup promises untold stories from the cyber frontlines. We're dissecting if it's gold-standard intel — or polished PR.

5 min read 1 month, 1 week ago
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Nation-State Threats

Iran's Spies Hack the Cyber Underworld

Iran's intelligence operatives aren't just watching the cyber crime scene anymore—they're players. Check Point's latest drops a bombshell on this dangerous fusion.

5 min read 1 month, 1 week ago
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Threat Intelligence

AkzoNobel's Paint Plant Hack: Ransomware Reality Check from Check Point's Latest Report

Your next can of paint might cost more thanks to hackers hitting AkzoNobel. Check Point's fresh report cuts through the spin on this and other threats.

5 min read 1 month, 1 week ago
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Nation-State Threats

Handala Hack: Iran's Destructive Cyber Playbook Finally Cracked Open

Iran's Handala Hack isn't your garden-variety spies—they wipe systems and leak secrets with ruthless efficiency. Check Point's deep dive exposes a playbook that's been hiding in plain sight.

5 min read 1 month, 1 week ago

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