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THE MOB MUSEUM TO UNVEIL NEW “DIGITAL UNDERWORLD” EXHIBIT WITH CHECK POINT TECHNOLOGIES LIVE THREAT MAP, TUESDAY, OCT. 21

Exhibit Explores Evolution of Cybercrime from Early Hackers to Modern Ransomware Stealing Millions of Dollars Every Day

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LAS VEGAS (October 2025) – The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, announces it will open “Digital Underworld,” a timely new exhibit exploring the rise of cybercrime as the newest frontier of organized crime, on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The exhibition traces the evolution of cybercrime from mischievous hackers experimenting in the 1970s and ’80s to today’s sophisticated ransomware organizations that steal millions of dollars daily, underscoring the threat to anyone with an internet-connected device.

A central feature of the exhibit is a live cyberthreat map developed by a global leader in cyber security solutions Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. The display shows cyberattacks occurring in real time around the world, offering guests a vivid visualization of the scale and persistence of modern-day threats. A large wall mural and panel devoted to ransomware illustrate how these criminal enterprises operate like high-tech startups, underscoring the staggering costs of ransomware—an estimated $156 million lost every day.

“Cybercrime has become one of the most pressing, pervasive and profitable threats of our time,” said Geoff Schumacher, Vice President of Exhibits and Programs, The Mob Museum. “‘Digital Underworld’ provides important historical context, compelling artifacts and a live look at how these crimes are carried out today, making it clear that organized crime is no longer limited to the streets, it thrives in the digital world.”

“In September 2025, organizations faced an average of 1,900 cyberattacks a week, with ransomware up 46% year over year. Crime has moved from streets to screens — exploiting trust, distraction, and our digital dependence,” said Cindi Carter, Americas CISO at Check Point Software Technologies. “Our partnership with the Mob Museum’s Digital Underworld is about more than awareness; it’s about vigilance, arming every visitor to question, defend, and protect their digital lives. Crime has evolved. So must we.”

Additional artifacts on display include a floppy disk containing the nuisance virus Form.A donated by cybersecurity expert Mikko Hyppönen, a Cap’n Crunch cereal toy whistle used to trick pay phones and tools once wielded by reformed hacker Brian Markus to infiltrate phone systems. Visitors will also see a book published by Joseph Popp, creator of the first ransomware in 1989, as well as equipment used by government contractors and reformed hacker Alissa Knight to expose vulnerabilities in modern cars.

“Digital Underworld” will be located within the Organized Crime Today gallery on the Museum’s first floor and will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibit is included with Museum admission. For more information or to purchase tickets to The Mob Museum, click here.

ABOUT CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leading protector of digital trust, utilizing AI-powered cyber security solutions to safeguard over 100,000 organizations globally. Through its Infinity Platform and an open garden ecosystem, Check Point’s prevention-first approach delivers industry-leading security efficacy while reducing risk. Employing a hybrid mesh network architecture with SASE at its core, the Infinity Platform unifies the management of on-premises, cloud, and workspace environments to offer flexibility, simplicity and scale for enterprises and service providers.

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ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Numerous interactive exhibits include a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator and Organized Crime Today exhibit. The Museum is also home to The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery. The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of Tripadvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums” and a 2025, 2024 and 2023 “Travelers’ Choice” Award recipient; one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Museums in the U.S.;” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History” and “Best Museum” of 2021, 2023 and 2024; Vegas Magazine’s “Best Historical Museum” of 2024; one of National Geographic’s “Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas;” USA Today’s “Best Museum in Nevada,” 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for “Best Las Vegas Attraction” in 2021 and 2022, “Top Five Best History Museums in the United States” in 2021 and one of its “12 Can’t Miss U.S. Museum Exhibits;” named “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times and one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by FOX News. The Museum is a two-time winner of the Mayor’s Urban Design Award for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open daily; visit the website for admission rates and operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734, visit themobmuseum.org, or download the Museum’s free mobile app.

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