9.9 billion Malware Attacks Recorded in 2019

Malware and ransomware attack volume is down six percent and nine percent, due to more targeted attacks. 

According to the 2020 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, rapid response has proven to be invaluable when stopping the damage caused by cyber threats to systems, hardware, daily operations and brand reputation. The SonicWall service discovered nearly 440,000 malware variants in 2019 (1,200 per day), with findings reported to malware repositories two days ahead of public submissions. In addition, the company identified more than 153,000 never-before-seen malware variants. 

Source: https://www.securitymagazine.com/

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