First Three Quarters of 2019: 7.2 Billion Malware Attacks, 151.9 Million Ransomware Attacks
In the first three quarters of 2019, 7.2 billion malware attacks were launched, as well as 151.9 million ransomware attacks, marking 15 percent and five percent year-over-year declines, respectively.
According to the SonicWall report, while attacks may be trending down currently, the reality is the number of attacks is still very high and more nefarious than ever, even evading traditional sandbox technology.