The WatchGuard Threat Lab’s Q1 2024 Internet Security Report highlights key malware trends, showing 88 new threats per 100,000 active devices, with network-based malware detections down 49% and endpoint ransomware attacks down 23%. WatchGuard Fireboxes blocked an average of 1,224 malware threats each, with Generic.3112968 adware topping detections. Notable threats included Apache Struts2 exploits, ShellShock attacks, and generic JavaScript obfuscation techniques. Regional malware activity was highest in APAC (62.8%). While some malware types dropped sharply, zero-day threats still pose major risks, demanding vigilant defense strategies.

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