SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WatchGuard® Technologies, a leader in advanced network security solutions, today announced the findings of its quarterly Internet Security Report, which explores the latest computer and network security threats affecting small to midsize businesses (SMBs) and distributed enterprises. The research revealed massive increases in scripting attacks and overall malware attempts against midsize companies throughout Q3 2017. The findings reinforce expectations of continued growth of new malware and various attack techniques in the coming months, further emphasizing the importance of layered security and advanced threat prevention solutions.
"Threat actors are constantly adjusting their techniques, always looking for new ways of exploiting vulnerabilities to steal valuable data," said Corey Nachreiner, chief technology officer at WatchGuard Technologies. "This quarter, we found that script-based attacks ? like the fake Python library packages discovered in September ? appeared 20 times more than in Q2, while overall malware attacks shot through the roof. Staying vigilant regarding these developments is half the battle. Every business can better protect themselves and their stakeholders by employing multiple layers of protection, enabling advanced security services and monitoring network logs for traffic related to the top threats mentioned in this report."
The ever-growing mob of constantly evolving security threats can seem overwhelming to the average small business with limited staff and resources. WatchGuard's Internet Security Report examines the modern threat landscape and delivers key data, educational guidance and in-depth research to help readers understand the latest attack trends and update their defenses. Major findings from the Q3 2017 report include:
WatchGuard's Internet Security Report is based on anonymized Firebox Feed data from nearly 30,000 active WatchGuard UTM appliances worldwide, which blocked more than 19 million malware variants and 1.6 million network attacks in Q3. The complete report includes defensive strategies for responding to the latest attack trends, based on analyses of the quarter's top malware and network threats. The report also examines the growing trend of supply chain attacks by evaluating the most notable instances from Q3 ? NetSarang, Ccleaner and fake Python packages.
WatchGuard Threat Lab's latest research project ? a detailed analysis on Q3 phishing trends ? is highlighted in the report as well. This project features email spam and malware data captured by the team's "Artemis" honeynet, which is now publicly available on GitHub for download and use.
For more information, download the full report here.
About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in network security, providing best-in-class Unified Threat Management, Next Generation Firewall, secure Wi-Fi, and network intelligence products and services to more than 75,000 customers worldwide. The company's mission is to make enterprise-grade security accessible to companies of all types and sizes through simplicity, making WatchGuard an ideal solution for Distributed Enterprises and SMBs. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit WatchGuard.com.
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SOURCE WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
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