Check Point Research
Check Point Research is the threat intelligence team of Israeli cybersecurity vendor Check Point Software. It publishes data on global attack trends, malware and AI-related threats for security teams.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Unit within an organisation
- Type
- Unit of a company
- Part of
- Check Point Software Technologies
- Flagship output
- Cyber Security Report (latest: Cyber Security Report 2026, 28 January 2026)
- Category
- Cyber & technology risk
- Tier
- Tier 2: Major vendor; annual Cyber Security Report widely reported
- Headquarters
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Coverage
- Global attack trends, AI threats
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 28 Jan 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
Telemetry from Check Point's global threat intelligence network and security products, plus researcher analysis of malware and attack campaigns.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Lotem Finkelstein, VP of Research, Check Point Software
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber Security Report | Threat report | Annual | Cyber Security Report 2026 | 28 Jan 2026 | Read report |
| Monthly global threat statistics | Threat report | Monthly | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Check Point Research, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Organisations faced an average of 1,968 cyber attacks a week in 2025, a record and 70% higher than in 2023.
28 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2025 data, 2026 outlook · Source: Check Point 2026 Cyber Security Report press releaseExtorted ransomware victims rose 53% year on year, with a 50% increase in new ransomware-as-a-service groups.
28 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2025 data · Source: Check Point 2026 Cyber Security Report press releaseOver three months 89% of organisations saw risky AI prompts, with roughly one in 41 prompts rated high risk.
28 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2025 data · Source: Check Point 2026 Cyber Security Report press releaseClickFix social-engineering techniques grew fivefold, and 40% of 10,000 MCP servers reviewed had security weaknesses.
28 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2025 data · Source: Check Point 2026 Cyber Security Report press release
Questions about Check Point Research
What is Check Point Research?
Check Point Research is the threat intelligence team of Israeli cybersecurity vendor Check Point Software. It publishes data on global attack trends, malware and AI-related threats for security teams.
How does Check Point Research produce its intelligence?
Telemetry from Check Point's global threat intelligence network and security products, plus researcher analysis of malware and attack campaigns.
Where is Check Point Research based?
Check Point Research is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.
What does Check Point Research cover?
Its work covers cyber, technology & ai, terrorism & crime, with a focus on Global.
Profile compiled by the 311 Strategic Intelligence Unit from public sources. Last checked 21 Oct 2026. Listing is not a ranking or an endorsement. Evidence source. Is this your organisation? Request a correction.