Security News > 2021 > January > Happy New Year: Jan 1, 2021 security cert expiration causes havoc for some Check Point VPN users

It wasn't the best of New Year's Day mornings for some Check Point customers; in addition to possible hangovers, those who lagged with their patching had been left with inoperable systems and a tough fix ahead for some.

On January 1, 2021, a certificate used for outdated Check Point Remote Access VPN clients and Endpoint services expired.

"We are shipping new laptops to our executive and support teams. We have live bridge calls with Check Point teams in Tel Aviv and the US.".

While Check Point aimed to get in touch with laggards before the New Year, it evidently hasn't managed to reach everyone.

"The issue is only relevant to customers who do not adhere to our software support guidance," a Check Point forum admin observed.

In response to The Register's inquiry about how many customers have yet to apply the patch, a spokesperson for Check Point made inquiries to the company's engineering team in Israel, but didn't expect an immediate answer owing to the time difference.

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