Check Point Software stories

Check Point says Anthropic's Claude Code can quietly stash credentials in .claude/settings.local.json, which may be published in public npm packages.

Check Point and Google Cloud add governance and live monitoring to enterprise AI agents as firms race to secure autonomous workflows.

Check Point claims fourth straight win in Miercom hybrid mesh security test, scoring 99.8% and beating rivals on phishing and malware blocking.

The Gentlemen ransomware group has surged to second place in 2026 by victim count, with Check Point saying it may be far larger than its public tally.

Check Point clinches Miercom's 2026 hybrid mesh security test, scoring 99.8% and blocking every malicious phishing URL.

Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.

GigaOm names Check Point a third-year application security leader as its WAF posts strong detection rates and low false positives.

WatchGuard adds embedded detection, managed monitoring and automated response to its NDR range to help SMEs and MSPs spot threats earlier.

Check Point unveils AI defence plane to help enterprises govern employee tools, applications and autonomous agents at runtime.

Check Point has launched a multi-layer AI Factory Security Blueprint to harden rapidly expanding private AI data centres from edge to GPU core.

Illumio adds Network Posture to its Insights platform, using an AI security graph to expose and contain lateral movement risk across networks.

Cloud security startup Native launches from stealth with USD $42m to unify preventive, intent-based controls across major public clouds.

Red Access launches firewall-native, agentless SSE layer, promising hours-long rollout and reduced complexity for securing web, SaaS and GenAI use.

Global cyber attacks hover near record highs as unchecked workplace GenAI use exposes sensitive data in one in 31 corporate prompts.

NCS has been named Check Point's APAC Top Partner of the Year, leading a slate of regional award winners unveiled in Bangkok for FY25.

Claude Code flaws found by Check Point could let malicious repos run code and grab API keys before developers confirm a project is trusted.

Check Point launches Secure AI Advisory to tie AI governance and regulatory readiness directly into enterprise security operations.

Illumio has added agentless firewall telemetry to Insights, mapping hybrid traffic from Check Point and Fortinet to expose breach pathways.

Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.

Check Point posts solid 2025 gains, lifts AI security focus for 2026 with Cyata, Cyclops and Rotate deals targeting enterprise demand.