Zscaler's "State of Encrypted Attacks 2022" report exposes a 20% increase in blocked threats over HTTPS, signaling a surge in attackers exploiting encryption to evade detection. With over 85% of attacks now using encrypted channels, the report identifies the United States and India as prime targets, particularly in manufacturing, which saw a 239% rise in threats. Notable malware families include ChromeLoader, Gamaredon, AdLoad, SolarMarker, and Manuscrypt. The report predicts a continued rise in encrypted attacks and advocates for updated security standards, cloud-native architectures, and a zero trust approach. It concludes with Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange as a solution to mitigate threats.

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