Fileless malware attacks surge while ransomware declines

Fileless malware attacks were up nearly 900 percent in 2020 and cryptominers grew by 25 percent, but ransomware payloads dropped by 48 percent compared with 2019. These are findings of the latest internet security report from WatchGuard Technologies which is based on endpoint threat intelligence following WatchGuard's acquisition of Panda Security in June 2020. "The rise in sophisticated, evasive threat tactics last quarter and throughout 2020 showcases how vital it is to implement layered, end-to-end security protections," says Corey Nachreiner, chief technology officer at WatchGuard. "The attacks are coming on all fronts, as cyber criminals increasingly leverage fileless malware, cryptominers,… [Continue Reading]