WatchGuard Uncovers Surge in Script-based Attacks Amid Spike in Overall Malware Volume
Quarterly Internet Security Report shows unrelenting growth of new attack techniques and malware
(firmenpresse) - 13 December 2017 roughout Q3 2017.
Scripting threats, including JavaScript and Visual Basic Script attacks, accounted for 68 percent of all malware during Q3, while total malware instances spiked by 81 percent this quarter over last, with more than 19 million variants blocked in Q3. The findings reinforce expectations of continued growth of new malware and various attack techniques in the coming months, further emphasising the importance of layered security and advanced threat prevention.
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For more information, download the full report here https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-resource-center/security-report
For Infographic: download here https://p.widencdn.net/fi6h9m/Internet_Security_Report_InfoGraphic_Q3_2017
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WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in network security, providing best-in-class Unified Threat Management, Next Generation Firewall, secure Wi-Fi, and network intelligence products and services to more than 75,000 customers worldwide. The company’s mission is to make enterprise-grade security accessible to companies of all types and sizes through simplicity, making WatchGuard an ideal solution for Distributed Enterprises and SMBs. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit WatchGuard.com.
For additional information, promotions and updates, follow WatchGuard on Twitter, (at)WatchGuard on Facebook, or on the LinkedIn Company page. Also, visit our InfoSec blog, Secplicity, for real-time information about the latest threats and how to cope with them at www.secplicity.org.
Note to editors: to download copy of report directly click here https://p.widencdn.net/uncskw/WG_Threat_Report_Q3-2017
Peter Rennison or Sam Morgan, PRPR
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Datum: 13.12.2017 - 07:45 Uhr
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