The latest Internet Security Report reveals that fileless malware and cryptominer attack rates grew by nearly 900% and 25% respectively, while unique ransomware payloads plummeted by 48% in 2020 compared to 2019.
The report also found that Q4 2020 brought a 41% increase in encrypted malware detections over the previous quarter and network attacks hit their highest levels since 2018.
The report, from WatchGuard Technologies, includes new insights based on endpoint threat intelligence following its acquisition of Panda Security in June 2020.
“The rise in sophisticated, evasive threat tactics last quarter and throughout 2020 showcases how vital it is