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Malware hiding on popular content delivery networks - WatchGuard
Malware

Malware hiding on popular content delivery networks - WatchGuard

Data also shows Kali Linux modules cracking malware top ten list and a dramatic year-over-year increase in overall malware volume.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard
Malware

Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard

Hackers are doubling down on well-known tactics like credential theft and ransomware by utilising fake Office documents and other attack avenues.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Attacks targeting Cisco Webex extension explode in popularity - WatchGuard
Firewalls

Attacks targeting Cisco Webex extension explode in popularity - WatchGuard

WatchGuard's Internet Security Report for Q4 2018 also finds growing use of a new sextortion phishing malware customised to individual victims.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
WatchGuard's eight (terrifying) 2019 security predictions
Malware

WatchGuard's eight (terrifying) 2019 security predictions

The next evolution of ransomware, escalating nation-state attacks, biometric hacking, Wi-Fi protocol security, and Die Hard fiction becomes reality.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2018
Cryptomining attacks to gain prevalence in H2 2018 – WatchGuard report
Malware

Cryptomining attacks to gain prevalence in H2 2018 – WatchGuard report

Cryptomining malware is on the rise, with 98.8% of Linux/Downloader variants delivering cryptocurrency miners in Q1 2018, WatchGuard reveals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
Security firm reveals Asia connections behind the CCleaner hack
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Security firm reveals Asia connections behind the CCleaner hack

The attack was never intended for consumers, but instead went after companies such as NEC, Samsung, Asus, Fujitsu, Singtel, Intel and VMware.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report
Firewalls

Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report

WatchGuard found that despite an overall drop in general malware detection for the quarter, Linux malware made up more than 36% of the top threats.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Avast joins watchdog ranks as No More Ransom partner
Malware

Avast joins watchdog ranks as No More Ransom partner

Avast is one of the latest security providers to join the No More Ransom campaign, alongside law enforcement agencies and the private security sector.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
WatchGuard report: 30% of all malware isn't caught by legacy AV
Malware

WatchGuard report: 30% of all malware isn't caught by legacy AV

WatchGuard's Quarterly Internet Security Report says that 30% of malware attacks are new or zero day exploits - and legacy AVs are missing threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Shadow data could cost organisations millions
Document Management

Shadow data could cost organisations millions

The threat of shadow data in the enterprise is on the rise as cloud app usage surges, opening organisations to $1.9 million in potential losses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016

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