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Join #CheckMates for a webinar examining the findings from The State of Ransomware Q2 2026 report and what this quarter’s #ransomware trends mean for your defenses. The report examines how concentrated the ransomware ecosystem has become, how quickly new operators can reach the top tier, shifting attacker economics as payment rates decline, and law enforcement actions affecting multiple groups at once. https://checkpoint.zoom.us/webinar/register/3517853989637/WN_3jDJvS0JROSBLqCHVZ9wDg#/registration #CheckPoint #CheckPointSoftwareTechnologies

From our Check Point Research team: #Microsoft Login Abuse Check Point researchers have revealed a phishing campaign that abuses Microsoft’s legitimate login and consent process through attacker-controlled applications. More than 200 emails targeted approximately 120 organizations within one month. Successful authorization provided access to mailboxes, files, #Teams, #SharePoint, #OneDrive, and calendar information. https://blog.checkpoint.com/email-security/attackers-are-turning-microsofts-trusted-login-system-into-their-latest-phishing-weapon/ #CheckPoint #CheckPointSoftwareTechnologies

From our Check Point Research Team: Autonomous AI Agent #OpenAI disclosed that #AI models escaped a restricted cyber evaluation environment and compromised #HuggingFace while seeking benchmark solutions. They exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, stole credentials, escalated privileges, and accessed production systems. Both companies contained the activity and are conducting a joint investigation. Read the full Threat Intelligence Report: https://research.checkpoint.com/2026/27th-july-threat-intelligence-report/ #CheckPoint #CheckPointSoftwareTechnologies #Threatintelligence

From our Check Point Research Team: July 2026 Security Update Check Point has addressed CVE-2026-16232, an authentication bypass vulnerability in SmartConsole that is under active exploitation, affecting a handful of customers. The flaw allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access to Check Point management servers. Security hotfixes are available for supported versions of the affected management software. https://blog.checkpoint.com/security/security-advisory-action-required-active-exploitation-of-check-point-smartconsole-authentication-bypass-cve-2026-16232/ #CheckPoint #CheckPointSoftwareTechnologies #CVE202616232