Check Point Software Introduces PDFguard to Block Sophisticated PDF-Based Threats

Check Point Software Technologies has announced PDFguard, an advanced AI engine designed to prevent malicious PDFs that employ deceptive..

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Check Point Software Technologies has launched PDFguard, an advanced AI tool designed to block malicious PDF files that use deceptive tactics to trick users.

PDFguard identifies **25%** more malicious PDFs than its predecessor, with many being previously unknown.
Shayimamba Conco, Security Evangelist at Check Point, emphasizes the growing threat of malicious PDFs that exploit social engineering techniques.
In the previous year, **68%** of malicious attacks were delivered via email, with **22%** involving PDF attachments.