The quarterly Internet Security Report from WatchGuard Technologies highlights top malware trends and network security threats for Q3 2021. The data indicates that while total perimeter malware detection volume decreased from the highs reached in the previous quarter, endpoint malware detections have already surpassed the total volume seen in 2020 (with Q4 2021 data yet to be reported). In addition, a significant percentage of malware continues to arrive over encrypted connections, continuing the trend from previous quarters.
Among its most notable findings, WatchGuard’s Q3 2021 Internet Security Report reveals: