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From #CheckPoint Research:
Zara Supply Chain Attack
#Zara, the flagship brand of Spanish fashion group Inditex, has experienced a data breach tied to a third-party technology provider. Inditex confirmed unauthorized access, and experts verified that 197,400 unique email addresses, order IDs, purchase history, and customer support tickets were exposed.
https://research.checkpoint.com/2026/11th-may-threat-intelligence-report/
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AI Security Masters E8 - Claude Mythos: New Era in Cyber Security
Join #CheckMates on May 19th at 5 PM CET for an exciting session on #Claude #Mythos, where we'll discuss what happens when #AI moves from assistant to autonomous security operator.
https://checkpoint.zoom.us/webinar/register/5617778142485/WN_f9rYfBbSSvGPEdWIJwkcYQ#/registration
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From #CheckPoint #CheckMates: Last Chance to Register for The State Of Ransomware Q1 2026
Join CheckMates as they welcome back Check Point Research to the TechTalk stage to discuss #ransomware, which remains one of the most disruptive cyber risks organizations face. The way attacks are executed is changing. In Q1 2026, ransomware activity continued at high levels while consolidating around a smaller number of highly capable groups. This shift is increasing the impact of individual incidents and reshaping how organizations should assess and manage risk.
In this session, Check Point Research will present key insights from the State of Ransomware Q1 2026 report, followed by a practical discussion on how security teams can apply these findings to reduce exposure and business impact. Attendees will gain both strategic context and actionable guidance on defending against modern ransomware operations.
https://checkpoint.zoom.us/webinar/register/9317780160575/WN_igax1D5CRnepHYfSm_QuzA#/registration
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TechTalk: The State of Ransomware Q1 2026 - Key Trends and Their Impact
Join #CheckMates on May 13th, for an exciting TechTalk on the latest state of ransomware report.
In this session, #CheckPoint Research will present key insights from the State of #Ransomware Q1 2026 report, followed by a practical discussion on how security teams can apply these findings to reduce exposure and business impact.
https://checkpoint.zoom.us/webinar/register/9817774181414/WN_igax1D5CRnepHYfSm_QuzA#/registration
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From #CheckPoint #CheckMates:
Business Email Compromise (BEC) remains one of the most effective and costly attack vectors, exploiting human behavior and bypassing traditional email security controls. Once a user engages, attackers move fast, making detection alone insufficient to prevent impact.
Join my colleagues for a live webinar featuring Christian Crawford and Jesse Weeks, Security Engineers from Check Point's Workspace Security team, as they reveal how AI-driven email security detects and prevents BEC attacks in real time, without relying on manual intervention.
- What makes BEC one of the most effective and costly attack vectors
- How to reduce response time without increasing operational complexity
- Why AI-driven email security is necessary to detect and prevent BEC attacks
https://engage.checkpoint.com/how-to-stop-a-bec-attack-with-ai
- What makes BEC one of the most effective and costly attack vectors
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#AkzoNobel, a Netherlands-based global paint manufacturer, has confirmed a #cyberattack affecting one of its United States sites. The company said the intrusion was contained, while the #Anubis #ransomware group claimed it stole 170 GB of data, including employee and financial records.
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 9th March, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin: https://research.checkpoint.com/2026/9th-march-threat-intelligence-report/
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Cyber threats aren’t just growing. They’re converging. 🫣
Our Cyber Security Report 2026 reveals how AI, ransomware, identity abuse, and hybrid environments are colliding into faster, more coordinated attacks... and why traditional defenses are struggling to keep up.
This isn’t a prediction. It’s insight backed by real-world global attack data.
👇 Read the full LinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7424152138534182912/
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Did you miss the biggest #CheckMates event of the year?
The full recording of #CheckMatesFest2026 is now live on CheckMates.
Watch the complete celebration, hear insights from #CheckPoint leadership on what’s ahead, and catch the full R&D Q&A, including questions from the community.If you couldn’t join us live on Wednesday, this is your chance to experience it all!
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Here is a preview of the exciting lineup:
1) We’ll hear #cybersecurity insights and words of inspiration from Check Point Software CEO Nadav Zafrir
2) Eyal Manor will provide a sneak peek into #CheckPoint 2026 #Roadmap
3) We’ll also host a live #AskMeAnything session with our Product, R&D leaders
4) We will unveil highlights of the #CheckMates MVP Program
5) And celebrate our top CheckMates community champions of 2025
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Have you heard?
#CheckPoint #CheckMates user community is celebrating its 9th birthday!!
Join us on January 14 to #CheckMatesFest 2026 as we celebrate everything we achieved in 2025 and kick off 2026 together.
This is one celebration you will not want to miss! And of course, it wouldn’t be a fest without prizes. We’ll be raffling off ten $100 gift cards to attendees during the event.
Link to registration page: https://checkpoint.zoom.us/webinar/register/7417654457959/WN_3F5pHP-JTlmSHy3pv_kOUQ#/registration
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Happy 2026, CheckMates!
CheckMates are kicking off the new year together at CheckMates Fest 2026 with key roadmaps, a live R&D Q&A, MVP recognitions, and insights from Check Point CEO Nadav Zafrir. Let’s start 2026 strong, together!
Vote for the most engaging materials in 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/eRspyj8F
Register for CheckMates Fest 2026 here: https://ow.ly/zFZo50XQm9H
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#CheckPoint Research revealed a sophisticated wave of attacks attributed to the Chinese #threat actor #InkDragon, which targets European governments while continuing campaigns in Southeast Asia and South America. The threat actor converts compromised #IIS servers into relay nodes with #ShadowPad, exploits predictable configuration keys for access, and deploys a new #FinalDraft #backdoor for exfiltration and lateral movement.
https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/ink-dragons-relay-network-and-offensive-operation/
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Join the conversation! This week a CheckMate posed an interesting question about site-to-site VPN outgoing route selection.
We want your input! Share your insights with the community and see if you have a solution to this community based inquiry!
Take a look a the post here: https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Security-Gateways/About-site-to-site-VPN-outgoing-route-selection/m-p/265603#M52323
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Have you heard?! #CheckMates is turning 9 years old!
To celebrate our 9th birthday, we asked 9 questions to some of the leaders behind the scenes. Take a look at 9 fast facts from our Head of #Community, Val Loukine.
Join us for #CheckMatesFest 2026, our 9th Birthday Celebration, with community recognitions, exciting raffles, and a special greeting from our CEO.
Register here: https://checkpoint.zoom.us/webinar/register/3117654458096/WN_3F5pHP-JTlmSHy3pv_kOUQ
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Happy hump day! We’re celebrating our one and only #CheckMates MVP, Danny Jung.
If you’ve been in the #community for a while, Danny’s name should sound familiar. A former CheckMates Champion, he’s behind some of the most popular tools and posts in the community, including the legendary CCC – Common #CheckPoint Commands: https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Scripts/ccc-Common-Check-Point-Commands/td-p/38488
Congratulations, Danny, on your Platinum MVP status. Can’t wait to celebrate you at #CheckMatesFest: https://checkpoint.zoom.us/webinar/register/3117654458096/WN_3F5pHP-JTlmSHy3pv_kOUQ
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Today’s CheckMates MVP Heiko Akenbrand is behind some of the most widely used tools in the CheckMates Toolbox including the SmartConsole Extension - Easy deletion of unused rules and the Easy Backup Tool. These scripts have been used consistently by CheckMates all over the world and have made a real impact on our community.
Congratulations Heiko, we are grateful for your contributions!
Take a look at it: https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/SmartConsole-Extensions/SmartConsole-Extension-Easy-deletion-of-unused-rules/m-p/256149#M403
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Join us for an exclusive webinar to unlock everything CheckMates has to offer and learn how to get the most from your Check Point solutions.
In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to:
🧭 Navigate the CheckMates Community like a pro
🤓 Get fast access to expert knowledge
🌎 Share insights and collaborate globally
🔝 Maximize your value from Check PointCheckMates is more than a forum. It's a force multiplier for learning.
https://pages.checkpoint.com/2025-december-ww-checkmates-unlocking-to-connect-webinar.html
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We are excited to announce the release of the full video showcasing Check Point’s latest addition to the Quantum Force family. This introduction highlights how the new appliance brings advanced threat prevention, accelerated performance, and simple scalability to branch offices and distributed environments. Watch the Full Video here:
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Ready to prove your #GenAI security mastery?
🧙♂️Gandalf has arrived in IGS Cyber Park
This interactive AI security challenge, created by #Lakera (a #CheckPoint company), lets you safely test how GenAI can be attacked and defended.
👉 Start your Gandalf quest inside IGS Cyber Park: https://cyberpark.checkpoint.com/#/game/8a69d5b1989dabc1019a72056b8d0004
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Please join Check Mates, and our Security Engineer Jason Dotray, on Thursday, December 11th at 11:00 AM ET for a Tips and Tricks session on Check Point MCP Servers.
If you cannot attend live, please register to receive the follow-up email with the recording link.
https://checkpoint.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_518-DFIuTvCHlA2JxG49Uw#/registration
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One step further and completed day 7.
#CyberSecurity #TryHackMe #AdventofCyber #AdventofCyber2025 #AoC #AoC2025
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Completely lost my streak… Will try to come back to Wareville and continue the Advent of Cyber today.
#CyberSecurity #TryHackMe #AdventofCyber #AdventofCyber2025 #AoC #AoC2025
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Have you heard of the #CheckMates #MVP Program!? Submissions for the 2026 program are now open! Join the MVP program for amazing perks including spotlight features like this one! This week's MVP spotlight goes out to Mark Weber! Mark has been an active CheckMate since 2019, leading one of the largest CheckMates local user groups in the EMEA region in the Netherlands for some years! Keep up the good work Mark!
Learn more about our MVP program: https://ow.ly/pY6E50XFHC7
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🚨 The #AI security landscape just changed — and it’s time to catch up. Join #Lakera on December 10 for "The Year of the Agent: AI Threats and Defenses that Defined 2025 and What's Coming in 2026."
Tune in for:
🔎 Real-world data on 2025’s most impactful AI-driven attacks
🛡️ How defenses fared and what worked
👥 Insights from security leaders who dealt with threats in real time
🔮 A look ahead: what’s coming in 2026 and how to stay prepared(1/2)
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We’re gearing up for the end of the week but not before celebrating another CheckMates Platinum MVP! This time we’re giving a proper shout-out to one of our long-time community leaders. With over 300 posts, self-run Maestro workshops, and a track record of leading discussions since 2016, Lari Luoma has been shaping this community for years. Congratulations Lari and thank you for everything you do!
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7402351232520179714/
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Got it. Completed Day 6.
#CyberSecurity #TryHackMe #AdventofCyber #AdventofCyber2025 #AoC #AoC2025
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This weeks Post of the Week is on Best-in-Class GenAI Security with CloudGuard WAF + Lakera.
We’re excited to announce the expansion of CloudGuard WAF with integrated Lakera GenAI security now delivering prevention-first protection for Web, API, and GenAI applications.
If you want a quick breakdown of what’s new and why it matters, we put it all into one place.
Read the full post here: https://ow.ly/HBH350XBbXT
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Tech Tip - Dynamic Routing: Connection Persistence
Take a look at this Tech Tip from a CheckMates MVP that revisits connection persistence a feature many overlook but can seriously impact dynamic routing protocols like #BGP, especially during policy installs.
Read the full post here on #CheckMates: https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Security-Gateways/Tech-Tip-Dynamic-Routing-Connection-Persistence/m-p/263018#M51604
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#CheckPoint delivered strong Q3 results, driven by increased demand for our portfolio including Hybrid-Mesh-Network, Workspace and External Risk Management (ERM).
“We advanced our AI First strategy through the strategic acquisition of #Lakera, strengthening our position to deliver a comprehensive, full-stack AI-powered security platform and expand our leadership in next-generation cyber defense," said Check Point CEO Nadav Zafrir
View our earnings results here: https://www.checkpoint.com/press-releases/check-point-software-reports-2025-third-quarter-financial-results/
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Nice article! Can‘t agree more on all of them amd seen many of them in the wild:
📄 Default configurations of software and applications
⛔️ Improper separation of user/administrator privilege
🔎 Insufficient internal network monitoring
⚠️ Lack of network segmentation
🔄 Poor patch management
🔀 Bypass of system access controls
📱 Weak or misconfigured MFA methods
🎣 Lack of phishing-resistant MFA
🚫 Insufficient access control lists on network shares and services
🧼 Poor credential hygiene
👨🏼💻 Unrestricted Code Execution
#cybersecurity #NetworkAccessControl #patchmanagement #PrincipleOfLeastPriviledge #mfa #phishing #networksegmentation #networkmonitoring #hardening #codeexecution