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Surge in Evasive Malware Threats Reported by WatchGuard
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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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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