Check Point Software
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OpenAI patches ChatGPT data leak bug, researchers say
OpenAI patched a ChatGPT flaw on February 20, 2026, after researchers said a malicious prompt could leak chat messages, uploaded files and other sensitive data through a hidden DNS-based channel.
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China-linked Ink Dragon group targets European government networks, Check Point says
Check Point Research says a China-linked hacking cluster known as Ink Dragon has focused on European government targets since July 2025, using web shells, ShadowPad relays and modular tooling including FINALDRAFT to maintain stealthy, long-term access across multiple regions.
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Hezi Rash hacktivist group tied to hundreds of DDoS attacks, Check Point reports
Hezi Rash, a Kurdish nationalist hacktivist group founded in 2023, has been linked by Check Point to about 350 DDoS attacks between August and October 2025 targeting sites in Japan, Turkey, Israel, Iran, Iraq and Germany; analysts say the campaigns are ideologically driven and focus on disruption.
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Researchers: network published more than 3,000 malicious YouTube videos to distribute malware
Security researchers say a network of compromised YouTube accounts published more than 3,000 videos since 2021 to promote links that lead to malware downloads; Check Point labelled the operation the YouTube Ghost Network and said Google removed most of the videos.
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CountLoader: New Russian-linked malware loader broadens post-exploitation toolkit, researchers warn
Cybersecurity researchers have identified CountLoader, a new malware loader used by Russian ransomware groups to deliver post-exploitation tools such as Cobalt Strike, AdaptixC2, and the PureHVNC RAT. The loader, observed in variants across .NET, PowerShell, and JavaScript, targets Ukrainian users with PDF phishing lures and features a BrowserVenom proxy capability, multiple download/execution methods, and a…
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Threat actors weaponize HexStrike AI to exploit recently disclosed vulnerabilities, Check Point warns
Threat actors are weaponizing HexStrike AI, an AI-driven offensive security tool, to exploit recently disclosed vulnerabilities, prompting Check Point to urge immediate patching and hardening of affected systems.
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Cyberattacks Surge 47% Globally in Q1 2025, Education Sector Most Affected
The first quarter of 2025 has seen a dramatic spike in cyberattacks globally, with the education sector being the hardest hit. According to Check Point Software, incidents increased by 47% year-on-year, with ransomware attacks up 126%.
