This infographic presents WatchGuard Threat Lab’s analysis of global threat trends for the second quarter of 2025. It reports the identification of 18 new ransomware groups and notes that 76% of malware continued to evade signature-based detection methods. WatchGuard Fireboxes blocked an average of 4,854 malware threats and 101 network attacks per device, reflecting increased attack volume compared to Q1. Dropper malware dominated the top network threats, highlighting attackers’ focus on initial access and payload delivery. IntelligentAV detections increased by 10%, while APT Blocker activity declined, suggesting shifting attacker techniques. Regional data shows a more balanced distribution of malware activity across the Americas and EMEA. The infographic also profiles notable threats such

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