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Surge in Evasive Malware Threats Reported by WatchGuard

Surge in Evasive Malware Threats Reported by WatchGuard

First seen 20 Feb 2026, 00:17 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 16:10 UTC

WatchGuard's Internet Security Report reveals a 1,548% increase in unique endpoint malware in the second half of 2025, with a significant spike between Q3 and Q4. Additionally, 23% of detected malware evaded traditional signature-based detection methods, indicating a rise in zero-day threats. This trend highlights the growing complexity of malware attacks and the challenges faced by existing security tools.

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Timeline

2025-07-01
Start of H2 2025 reporting period
2025-10-01
Q3 2025 malware statistics recorded
2025-12-31
Q4 2025 malware statistics recorded
2026-02-19
WatchGuard report published

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