In Q2 2022, WatchGuard Threat Lab reported over 11.6 million malware detections, with basic malware dropping 17% and evasive malware dropping 22% from prior highs. Despite decreases, over 81% of malware hid behind encryption, and 53.1% evaded signature detection. Top threats included Win32/Heri, the Heur.BZC.YAX.Boxter dropper linked to APT3 espionage, and Gen\:Variant.Jaik targeting Bitcoin wallets. Fireboxes worldwide blocked \~5.7 million malicious domains, with EMEA seeing the most malware at 52.6%. These trends stress the need for vigilant, adaptive cybersecurity strategies.

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