In Q1 2022, WatchGuard Threat Lab blocked over 21.5 million malware variants, with 60 attacks per device and 60.1% of malware hiding in encrypted connections. Notably, 57.8% of malware evaded signature detection, though this is declining. EMEA saw the highest malware share at 56.6%. Top threats included Win32/Heim.D, FreePBX Framework vulnerabilities, Log4Shell, and Microsoft GDIplus flaws. The report highlights four new detections with code injection and emphasizes the importance of tracking evolving threats to validate defense strategies and strengthen cybersecurity posture.

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